There is no specific time from gum polyp to cancer. It is possible for some patients to have a gum polyp that will not become cancerous for the rest of their lives, but if the polyp at the gum is constantly irritated, it may become cancerous within 5-10 years, or even earlier. Gum polyps usually occur in patients with cavities, where the gum papillae are growing towards the cavity and forming polyps, or they may be caused by inflammatory irritation or tooth wear. If you find a polyp on your gums, you should go to a hospital dentistry department for treatment as soon as possible. You can take laser or high-frequency electric knife to remove the gum polyp, rinse your mouth with mouthwash as prescribed by your doctor, and take oral antibiotics such as cefixime, amoxicillin, metronidazole and other medications if necessary. For patients with more painful gum polyps, they can be treated with pain medications such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen tablets as prescribed by the doctor. With early and active treatment, the occurrence of gum polyp cancer can be effectively prevented. In addition, even if the gum polyp becomes cancerous, but its early risk is not high, through surgery to remove the tumor, auxiliary application of radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other methods, the patient’s prognosis is relatively good.