Swollen gums can not be dealt with at home, you need to go to the hospital in time to check the cause, the use of drugs or surgical treatment, can be seen in the periodontal abscess, alveolar abscess or gingival tumor.
1. Periodontal abscess. When long-term chronic periodontitis, may cause periodontal tissue swelling, the local formation of abscess, need to use instruments to cut and drain, while periodontal treatment to remove the gums on the tartar and other local irritants.
2. Dental abscess. When the tooth apical periodontitis, inflammation through the tympanic membrane to reach the gums, can form a localized swelling, serious cases can form alveolar abscess, need to carry out root canal treatment to establish drainage channels, eliminate inflammation, there is a sense of fluctuation in the formation of need to incise and drain.
3. Gingival tumor. When the gums are subjected to long-term external stimulation or due to changes in hormone levels and other reasons, abnormal growth on the gums can occur, according to the situation to consider observation or surgical resection.
Gum tumor can not be handled at home, the surrounding environment and the use of instruments will cause wound infection, aggravate the condition, need to actively go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment.