Gum lumps become soft and cannot be punctured, you can go to the hospital for incision and drainage of the abscess.
Gum lumps are usually related to periapical inflammation, which is mainly caused by the lack of timely treatment after pulpitis occurs in the tooth, and the prolonged period of time leads to the spread of inflammation through the apical foramen to the periapical tissues. If it is punctured on its own, the inflammation may spread further due to incomplete disinfection, resulting in severe pain.
If the abscess is punctured on its own, the drainage is not complete and the wound will close in a short time, which will lead to recurrence of the abscess.
Gums appear lumps, it is recommended to go to the hospital stomatology department in a timely manner, by a professional doctor timely abscess incision and drainage, to prevent further spread of inflammation and delay the condition.