Gums with abscesses caused by biting hard objects on teeth may be related to tooth abscesses and periodontal abscesses. According to different causes, measures such as jaw adjustment, root canal treatment and periodontal treatment should be taken.
1. Alveolar abscess: teeth bite hard objects will lead to apical inflammation, the formation of periapical tissue suppurative inflammation, periapical tissue abscess break through the periosteum to form a submucosal abscess, also known as alveolar abscess, alveolar abscess can be manifested in the gums long pus. At this time, it is possible to adjust the affected teeth, reduce the occlusal relationship, and do root canal treatment, generally after the treatment of abscess on the gums will disappear.
2. Periodontal abscess: when the tooth itself suffers from periodontal disease, periodontal pockets are deeper, by hard impact will appear periodontal tissue inflammation, periodontal abscess, manifested as long pus on the gums. At this time, it is feasible to adjust the teeth, periodontal treatment, including gingival cleaning, subgingival scraping, root planing, etc., and locally available minocycline ointment. Usually after treatment, the abscess on the gums will disappear.
Teeth biting hard objects lead to abscess on the gums, should be timely consultation, improve the examination, clear cause and diagnosis, standardized treatment under the guidance of a professional physician, the use of drugs need to comply with the doctor’s instructions.