When Gum Abscesses Cause Blood and Toothache

Hello~

This is Yoon Tae-ho from Seoul Vardi Dental Clinic!

My gums have become abscessed.

When I press on them, pus comes out.

We’ve recently seen a sharp increase in patients contacting the clinic with these symptoms.

Gum disease is really common~

In particular, many people think it’s just simple gum swelling and leave it untreated,

only to visit the hospital later when the pain gets worse or pus starts to form.

At first, the gums swell and then go down,

so you might think, “I guess I’m just tired...”

When your gums are abscessed, there is blood, and you have toothache

I’ll tell you why you shouldn’t just endure it without going to the dentist~~~

Have you felt a pus-like taste in your mouth,

or noticed swelling like a pimple~?

Like this!

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There may be a bump,

or the area around the tooth may be swollen.

In general, the chance that this is not just a simple gum inflammation is high,

so an accurate diagnosis from the hospital is necessary!

A typical cause is inflammation at the root tip.

It may be a tooth that has already received root canal treatment,

or pus may collect due to inflammation at the tip of the tooth root.

240127 A patient with both periodontal disease and root-tip inflammation

In this case, even if the outside looks fine, the inside may be in a serious condition.

Second, it may be periodontal disease.

This is not a simple inflammation, but a condition where the gum bone is being destroyed and pus accumulates.

In this case, pus may come out,

and if it is severe, the tooth may become loose.

Periodontal disease and root-tip inflammation can also occur at the same time.

Other causes include a cracked tooth..

or inflammation in a restoration,

so the causes are really varied!

250424 It could also be gum swelling caused by a wisdom tooth.

When patients come to the clinic, there is a question they often ask.

Will it get better if I take medicine?

Will it get better if you just drain the pus?

Because it looks fine on the outside,

many people tend to take gum pus and swelling lightly.

If there is inflammation in the gums,

it does not necessarily mean you will feel pain in the tooth~

Also, patients whose gums swell easily often

think, “I guess I’m just tired..”

However, all treatment is diagnosed only after an accurate examination,

and

if you come to the hospital too late,

in the worst case, the tooth may need to be extracted.

Draining the pus is only a temporary measure~

The cause must be identified, and retreatment of the root canal or gum treatment may be needed.

22.12.16~23.11.18 Even a lot of tartar buildup on the teeth can cause the gums to swell.

When you notice symptoms of gum abscess,

prompt dental care is important.

If inflammation is left untreated for a long time, it can erode the bone,

making it harder to save the tooth.

The best method is to visit for regular checkups once every six months

and manage it before inflammation develops.

If it is in the early stage of inflammation, it may improve with a simple prescription for medication,

but

if it has progressed, active treatment is necessary.

In particular, if the damage to the gum bone is severe,

gum treatment is essential!!

230516 Surprisingly, even if there is inflammation, many cases are not painful when root canal treatment has already been done.

A gum abscess is not something that goes away like a pimple.

There is also a possibility that medicine alone will not be enough.

If pus comes out when pressed,

or if you think, “It doesn’t hurt, so it’ll go away on its own,” that attitude is dangerous.

If you feel even a slight abnormality,

I recommend that you visit the dentist right away and get an accurate diagnosis.

Thank you!

This article was written by a medical professional in accordance with the Medical Services Act for the purpose of providing information to promote the public’s health,

and is not intended as an advertisement or inducement for a specific treatment or medical institution.

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