The cost of gum abscess treatment can range from a few tens to a few hundred dollars. The exact price of treatment varies from person to person and is also related to factors such as treatment options and hospital level. Gum abscess is mainly caused by bacterial infection, patients with mild symptoms can be treated by using antibiotics such as metronidazole, penicillin, etc. Patients with mild symptoms have a shorter period of time to use medication and spend less. Patients who do not have significant results with medication need to have the abscess incised and the pus drained, which costs a little more. Higher level hospitals also spend more than primary hospitals. It is recommended that patients go to their local hospitals as soon as possible for treatment. If left untreated for a long period of time, it may aggravate the condition, affecting the therapeutic effect, and may also lead to systemic infections.