Any dental disease affects not only the general well-being, but also the mood of a person. Discomfort, severe pain, inability to eat - all this negatively affects he alth. Periodontal abscess is an extremely unpleasant pathology that develops very quickly. Only soft tissues are affected, while the tooth does not suffer: a purulent abscess forms exclusively on the gum.
Causes for the development of pathology
A periodontal abscess is a kind of "pocket" filled with pus. The following factors influence its appearance:
- Pathologies of the gums: gingivitis, periodontitis, periodontal disease.
- Injuries to the soft tissues surrounding the tooth.
- Gum burn.
- Poor-quality work of a specialist when installing a prosthesis or crown.
- Dental diseases: caries, advanced pulpitis.
- Poorly performed root canal cleaning during filling.
In general, the disease appears due to infection of the gums. If you do not start the treatment of the pathology on time, then the patient's condition may deteriorate significantly, and the periodontal abscess itself may increase. Whereineven jaw deformity is possible. Exacerbation of the disease is provoked by stress, weakening of the body's defenses, colds or viral diseases. Whatever it was, but the abscess must be treated.
Symptoms of pathology
A periodontal abscess is a very painful formation that is characterized by the following symptoms:
- Discomfort while eating (cold or hot).
- Pain syndrome that manifests itself during chewing, biting.
- The appearance of a bump.
- Discharge of pus from the gums.
- Increased body temperature.
- The appearance of a bad smell from the mouth.
- Headache.
- Unable to sleep properly.
- Disturbed appetite and even nausea.
- With frequent pressure on the affected area, you can detect shat teeth. This is a very dangerous condition, as crowns can simply be lost.
- If you do not start treating the disease, the abscess will greatly increase, which will be noticeable to the naked eye.
In some cases it is even difficult for the patient to speak. Sometimes the abscess opens on its own, but you need to contact the doctor anyway. He will completely clean the affected gum with a disinfectant and prescribe further therapy.
Disease diagnosis
In general, an abscess located on the gum is found quite simply even during a visual examination by a dentist. In addition, the patienttells the specialist his complaints, on the basis of which he can make a preliminary conclusion. However, in some cases, an x-ray examination of the jaw is required to clarify the diagnosis. Additional tests may also be ordered. They contribute to the establishment of the cause of the development of the disease. If a person is diagnosed with a periodontal abscess, home treatment is effective. However, you need to know what and how to use.
What to do before visiting the doctor?
If a person has a periodontal abscess, treatment should begin immediately. Naturally, you should definitely see a dentist. But until then, you can help yourself. To do this, use the following recommendations:
- A cold compress can be applied to the affected area. It will help eliminate pain.
- In order to reduce the concentration of pathogens in the mouth, you can rinse it with decoctions of herbs (chamomile, calendula, oak bark) or medicines (solution of furacilin or potassium permanganate).
- It is best not to eat solid food. Moreover, it is necessary to monitor its temperature. Foods that are too cold or hot contribute to increased pain intensity.
- You need to drink more fluids. In this case, plain or mineral water is used.
- If there is an increase in temperature, then you should use an analgesic or antipyretic:Ketonal, Nurofen, Paracetamol.
- In no case should you heat the affected area, as this will only increase the inflammatory process.
If a patient has a periodontal abscess, it can, of course, be treated at home. But you need to do this after a visit to the dentist. Periodontal abscess looks very unaesthetic. Photos of education can be seen in any medical encyclopedia. Despite this, squeezing it out is not recommended. This may provide temporary relief. But an infection will get into the wound, and the inflammatory process will spread further.
Features of traditional treatment of pathology
So, if a person is diagnosed with a periodontal abscess, treatment (only a doctor prescribes antibiotics in the presence of a strong inflammatory process) includes surgery, drug therapy. During a visit to the doctor, he opens the abscess, removes pus from it and cleans the affected cavity. In order for the gums to heal faster, you can use physiotherapy procedures or laser therapy.
Some time after the abscess was opened, you need to see a doctor and make sure that the inflammatory process is eliminated. If treatment is not started on time, the disease can become chronic. That is, suppuration will periodically appear again. Self-medication in this case is contraindicated, otherwise suchcomplications: osteomyelitis, phlegmon.
Folk treatment: effective recipes
Periodontal abscess (medical treatment is not the only therapy), can be eliminated using non-traditional methods. For example, you should use decoctions of herbs or compresses based on them. Naturally, it is better to resort to this method after the abscess has been opened and cleaned by the dentist. The following recipes will be useful:
- Poultice of flax seeds. It should be applied to the outside of the cheek if the abscess has become very large. It is necessary to use such a compress until the abscess matures.
- Clover flowers and leaves. This tool helps to eliminate immature abscesses. In this case, the sweet clover is used as a compress. Raw materials must first be treated with boiling water.
- Aloe leaves. The presented plant is able to kill harmful bacteria and eliminate the inflammatory process. Lotions are made from it and applied to the affected area.
- Pulp from plantain leaves, as well as horse sorrel. Both herbs must be crushed and rubbed. Next, the gruel is wrapped in gauze and applied to the abscess.
These folk recipes will help you quickly and effectively eliminate an abscess at any stage of development. However, you should first consult with your doctor.
Features of opening an abscess
Periodontal abscess (symptoms have been reviewedearlier) is a pathology that in most cases requires surgical intervention. The opening procedure is quite simple:
- First, the mouth is thoroughly cleaned.
- Local anesthesia is given at the autopsy site.
- The gum cavity is opened and cleaned with the addition of an antibacterial drug.
After the procedure, the doctor should prescribe antibiotic therapy to the patient to prevent re-infection of the wound. In addition, you will need the use of funds that strengthen the immune system.
Preventive measures
It is better to prevent any pathology than to treat it later. So that suppuration on the gum does not appear, you must follow these recommendations:
- Regularly clean your mouth after eating: brushing your teeth, flossing, rinsing your mouth with plain warm water or antiseptic solutions.
- Periodic visits should be made to the dentist, who will assess the condition of the teeth and gums.
- It is necessary to treat all pathologies of the oral cavity in a timely manner: caries, periodontitis, gingivitis.
- It is advisable not to eat too cold, hot or hard food.
That's all the features of the treatment of gum abscesses. Stay he althy!
