Periodontal abscesses are generally not recommended to drain on their own. Periodontal abscesses are generally caused by food debris, soft tartar, plaque and other stimuli, and are a manifestation of gingivitis or periodontitis. If you drain the abscess yourself, it may cause infection due to incomplete disinfection of tools and improper treatment after draining the abscess, which is more detrimental to the healing of the gums, or it may cause diseases such as root suppuration and facial swelling due to incomplete drainage. Moreover, only draining the pus does not solve the root cause of the abscess, which may cause recurrence of the abscess. Therefore, when a periodontal abscess occurs, it is necessary to consult a doctor promptly, perform abscess incision and drainage, control the inflammation, and do thorough periodontal cleaning after the acute inflammation subsides. When gum abscesses occur, it is necessary to go to the stomatology department in time to understand the cause of the disease and treat it symptomatically. At the same time, we should pay attention to oral hygiene in our daily life, brush our teeth in the morning and evening, rinse our mouth after meals, and clean our teeth regularly.