JAKARTA - Bisul in gums or what is known in medical terms as gum access (gum boil) is a lump containing pus that appears in the gum tissue due to bacterial infection.
Although it looks like a trivial problem, boils on the gums can be a sign of serious dental and oral health problems. If not treated, it can cause harmful complications.
The bisul in the gums is formed when the immune system reacts to bacterial infections in the gum tissue or roots of the teeth. Here are some common causes of boils in the gums, as reported by the Medical News Today page.
1. Gusi Disease (Periodontitis)
Infections that occur in dental support networks can cause periodontal abscess. This is usually caused by the buildup of plaques and dental corals that are not regularly cleaned.
2. Teeth Or Dental Root Infection
When cavities are left for too long, bacteria can enter the pulpa teeth and cause periapikal abscess, namely infection around the roots of the teeth that spread to the gums.
3. Injured or Traumatized in Gigi or Gusi
Injuries can pave the way for bacteria to enter the mouth tissue and cause infection.
4. Faint Teeth That Don't Fit
Dual teeth or artificial teeth that do not fit can cause small wounds in the gums that trigger infection.
Bisul pada gum biasanya menimbulkan gejala-jala berikut:
- Soft lumps or swelling in the gums, often containing pus
- Sharp or pulsed pain in the area around the boil
- Red and sensitive suction
- Bad smell
- Difficulty chewing or opening the mouth
- Fever and malaise (un feeling well) in severe cases
If symptoms accompanied by high fever or pain spread to the ears and jaw, immediately seek medical assistance.
If not treated, boils on the gums can spread to other tissues around the mouth, even to the bloodstream. This can lead to serious conditions such as:
- Losing permanent teeth
- jawbone damage
- Life-threatening systemic infections (sepsis)
Treatment depends on the causes and severity of infection:
- Antibiotics
To kill bacteria that cause infection, especially if the boil is below the gum line.
- Deep Gigi Cleaning
Procedures such as scanning and rroot planning are carried out to remove plaque and repair gum tissue.
- Drainage Abses
Pediatricians may release pus to relieve pain and speed up healing.
- Root Channel Treatment (Root Canal)
If infection comes from inside the teeth, root channel maintenance is needed to save teeth.
- Gigi Revocation
In severe cases, revocation may be needed if the teeth cannot be saved.
In addition, home care can help relieve symptoms, but cannot cure infection. Some home care that can be done while waiting for a doctor's treatment:
- Warm salt water mouth 2' 3 times a day
- Compress is cold to reduce swelling
- Keep your mouth clean consistently
- Avoid sweet foods and get too hot
However, it remains important to consult a dentist so that infection can be treated thoroughly.
Noise in gums is not a trivial matter. This is a sign of a potentially serious infection in the mouth. The main causes can be related to gum disease, cavities, or poor oral hygiene.
Immediately check with the dentist if a suspicious lump appears on the gums. Fast handling will prevent complications and maintain overall oral health.
Maintaining dental and gum hygiene every day is the best preventive measure to avoid the formation of boils in the gums.
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