Gum suppuration is related to gingivitis, periapical periodontitis, periodontal abscess, etc., and can be treated with medication and surgery as prescribed by the doctor for recovery.
1. Gingivitis: If it is clearly caused by gingivitis, 1%~3% hydrogen peroxide can be used to rinse the gingival sulcus, and 0.12%~0.2% chlorhexidine can also be used as gargle. If the abscess has obvious fluctuation, incision and drainage are required. If the infection is serious, penicillin, cefixime and other drugs can be used to fight infection as prescribed by the doctor.
2. Periapical inflammation: patients in the acute stage need to open the pulp drainage, incision and drainage of pus, adjusting and grinding and other treatments, accompanied by pain can be prescribed with ibuprofen, acetaminophen and other pain medication. Part of the apical periodontitis caused by gingival suppuration, can follow the doctor’s advice to perform root canal therapy, pulp blood flow reconstruction, tooth extraction and other surgical treatments.
3. Periodontal abscess: If the patient is in the acute stage, before the formation of pus, it is feasible to remove tartar, plaque, etc., and cooperate with the doctor to rinse the periodontal pockets. If the abscess has been formed, you need to cooperate with the doctor to carry out abscess incision and drainage. Daily use of chlorhexidine solution, hydrogen peroxide solution rinsing or oral amoxicillin, cefixime and other antibiotics as prescribed by the doctor.
It is recommended that people with abscessed gums should consult a doctor for examination, and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment after clarifying the cause of the disease, and should not use drugs indiscriminately. The daily attention to oral care. The use of drugs need to follow the doctor’s advice.