The common causes of swollen gums are periodontal abscess, gingival tumor, gum cancer, etc. The causes are different, and the common treatments are medication, surgery, and so on.
1. Periodontal abscess: If oral hygiene is poor, when the gums are stimulated by dental calculus for a long time, it will cause the gums to swell and form abscess, and the gums can be seen in the mouth to form a lump of gums.
Acute periodontal abscess can be treated by incision and drainage, and chronic periodontal abscess can be treated by taking antibiotic medication as prescribed by the doctor, such as cefradine, etc. Surgical treatment, such as abscess resection, is necessary. At the same time, systematic periodontal treatment such as cleaning, scraping and root planing is also needed.
2. Gingival tumor: it is a tumor-like growth of inflammatory reaction in the gingival papilla, like a lump of meat, which does not belong to the true tumor, and usually requires surgical resection, combined with subgingival cleaning and removal of bad restorations to avoid recurrence.
3. Gingival cancer: it is a malignant tumor of gingival area covered with epithelium and belongs to one kind of oral cancer. Patients with early lesions limited to the alveolar process and not invaded to the level of root apex can undergo surgical resection, and receive radiotherapy as auxiliary treatment after surgery to eliminate the possible residual cancer cells. Patients who are unable to undergo surgical removal may be treated with chemotherapy or chemotherapy to relieve symptoms and delay progression.
If the innermost gums are swollen with a lump of flesh, it is recommended to seek prompt medical attention to take regular treatment to avoid delaying the condition, and the use of medication should be in accordance with the doctor’s instructions.