Gum abscess can be seen in periodontal abscess and alveolar abscess, usually incision and drainage, drug treatment, for alveolar abscess also need root canal treatment. 1. Periodontal abscess. Periodontal abscess is a concomitant symptom in the late stage of periodontitis, which requires surgical incision of the abscess for drainage, followed by thorough rinsing of the abscess cavity with saline, local periodontal scaling, iodophor medication, and antibiotics such as metronidazole as prescribed by the doctor. 2. Alveolar abscess. Alveolar abscess is due to pulp disease or periapical infection triggered by inflammation, breaking through the periosteum to reach the gums, after the formation of pus needs to be surgically incised and drained, and then root canal treatment to eliminate root canal inflammation. If you want to get rid of gum abscess quickly, you need to take medication, surgery or root canal treatment under the guidance of your physician, and it is recommended that you go to the hospital in time to deal with it.