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Article #226: How To Deal With Gum Abscess

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When pus forms in your gums but not in medication with anti-inflammatory such as
the bone, you have gum or periodontal ibuprofen, motrin or acetaminophen may
abscess. It ranks second in dental also help. Sometimes after using
emergencies. It is the result of mouthwashes and peroxide flushes, the pus
periodontitis, a severe gum disease. It will form again. They can only relieve
usually needs to be treated immediately. the pain but cannot treat the infection.
When inflammation spreads into the You should see a dentist right away to
supporting structure of the teeth, it have it treated.
will result in periodontal abscess. This Antibiotic therapy is the best temporary
will subsequently destroy the supporting relief for periodontal abscess. It is
structure of the teeth,the bone and the administered during a dental emergency.
tissue (periodontium). The destruction You should get relief between 24 to 48
will then lead to the formation of hours.
pockets. Food particles will accumulate Dentists usually use scaling and root
in the pockets to form plaque and tartar. planing to remove the abscess. To get rid
This creates a conducive environment for of the infection, they will thoroughly
the bacteria to live and multiply. In the clean the canal system within the tooth.
end, infection sets in and pus develops They also remove the debris to allow the
in the gums. pus to drain. But you may need
Gum abscess can form around a living periodontal surgery or even worse,
tooth. Beginning from the gum, the pus selective tooth extraction if the gum
works itself into the bone by creating a disease becomes serious.
hole in the bone around the teeth. This You need to keep your tooth and root
will eventually destroy the underlying surfaces clean. This can prevent the
bone. The problem can only get worse. formation of pockets which gather
That's why periodontal disease cannot be bacteria. Then your risk of developing
left untreated. gum abscess is lower. You can also stop
Unlike a toothache, you can't feel the infection by removing plaque through
pain when the infection sets in. When the proper oral hygiene.
pus begins to take form in the gum, you Regular dental visits can help to control
will experience continuous throbbing and active gum disease by reducing the depth
burning sensations. Usually overnight, of periodontal pockets around the
the infected area will swell. You may affected teeth. Regular dental cleanings
notice a white spot on the gum. If you can reduce bacterial growth in
push the gum around your teeth, it hurts. periodontal pockets to lower the
You may have difficulty in opening your possibility of developing periodontal
mouth because of the swelling and abscess.
inflammation of gums close to your teeth. Gum abscess begins as an inflammation of
Your taste bud will be affected also the gum tissue (gingivitis). If you don't
because of the draining of the pus. Bear take immediate measures, it can destroy
in mind that the infection can spread to supporting structures and become
other gum areas if you don't get proper periodontitis. If you need dental
treatment. emergency treatment, you are already in
You can use salt water and clove oil to the acute phase of gum disease. Proper
reduce the pain temporarily before you dental hygiene and regular dental visits
seek dental help. Pain relieving can stop gum abscess from developing.






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