Abscessed gums can be poked and prodded, but should not be poked and prodded on their own to prevent aggravating the infection. Abscessed gums may be the result of alveolar abscesses, periodontal abscesses, and other diseases that require surgical and medication treatments. When the gums pus indicates the existence of abscess, usually can not be poked, mainly because to a certain extent increases the risk of secondary infection, easy to aggravate the condition. Therefore, patients with abscessed gums need to have the abscess incised and drained by a doctor. Gum abscess is clinically common in alveolar abscess, periodontal abscess and other diseases, usually after surgical treatment, some patients need to use antibiotic drugs such as amoxicillin, levofloxacin, azithromycin and other antibiotics under the guidance of the doctor to prevent infection. Usually also need to pay attention to oral hygiene management, keep dry and clean. All in all, patients with suppurating gums need to go to the hospital and cooperate with the doctor for active treatment, so as not to delay the condition.