A sudden swelling of the gums may be an alveolar abscess, gingival abscess or gingival tumor. This needs to be determined by the nature of the swelling, symptoms and laboratory tests.
1. alveolar abscess. Gums suddenly swollen a big bag, may be due to dental caries appeared apical periodontitis, inflammation through the periosteum to reach the subgingival, caused by swelling of the gums, not timely treatment will cause alveolar abscess, localized pus.
2. Gingival abscess. In the advanced stage of chronic periodontitis, gingival inflammation due to external local stimuli, the gums can also appear abscess.
3. Gingival tumor. Due to the change of hormone level or external long-term stimulation, the gum area can appear lumps, lumps can be round, tough texture, can cause tooth loosening or displacement.
Gums suddenly swollen a big bag recommended timely medical treatment, to avoid damage to oral health.