<s>[INST] I just went to the dentist yesterday and i have an infection in my tooth well last night pus started pouring out of it and its still oozing so i have to keep a gauze in my mouth. my mother & mother in law are telling me to go the ER Because this is dangerous.. now my question is.. is it really that bad for stuff to be oozing out of your mouth like this is? [/INST] Hello, Oozing pus from tooth infection is an excellent opportunity to clear the infection from pus. That's great. The large amount of pus is indicating very bad infection. Great it is not residing inside the tooth (and that is dangerous). But, in your case pus is oozing outside, so, meaning it is clearing out. I do not see anything to go to ER, but observe your overall health condition. If you experience fever, then, should go to ER. Otherwise, wait for your dentists next appointment and follow his recommendations rigorously. Do rinse your mouth with antiseptic mouth rinse or with warm water and salt. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  </s>