Gum mucosa is sensitive to damage, so their he alth should be given attention no less than the he alth of the teeth. Subject to the rules of oral hygiene, the risk of inflammation is minimal. Despite this, there are a number of reasons that can provoke the development of white acne on the gums.
Causes of formations on the gums
Most gum lumps are called pimples by patients. All these formations can have different content, shape and consistency. There are also many reasons for the appearance of such acne.
Untimely treatment can lead to tooth loss. And completely ignoring the problem can lead to death. The accumulation of pus near the most important blood vessels and near the brain does not bode well. Therefore, if even a small white pimple appears on the gum, you should consult a dentist.
Don't be afraid of going to the dentist. In most cases, the doctor will prescribe drug therapy and observe the changes that occur with the seal. The pimple may resolve on its own.
More oftenin total, therapeutic rinses, antibiotics or antifungal drugs are prescribed. Only if these measures are ineffective, surgical intervention can be applied.
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If a white pimple jumped on the gum, it could be a wen. Such a formation is benign, rarely found in the oral cavity. Consists of a seal of adipose tissue. Its size can reach 2.5 cm in diameter.
Wen are usually painless, have a soft surface and fit fairly tightly to the gum. This seal does not cause discomfort. In some cases, a person may feel that something is stuck to the gum while eating. But most often, education does not make itself felt and is not immediately detected.
The development of a wen can provoke constant trauma to the gums. For example, if a prosthesis or bracket was incorrectly installed. And also the cause can be endocrine diseases. Heredity plays a big role.
When a wen is detected, the doctor first observes him. Often, such seals begin to decrease in size on their own and completely dissolve. Surgical removal of the wen is necessary if it increases in size. And also if the seal is often damaged. This can provoke its degeneration into a malignant tumor.
Cyst
White bump on the gum may be a cyst. It has a round or oval shape, in size it can reach several centimeters. From the inside, the cyst is filled with purulent masses.
This formation begins its development inside the gums, near the tooth root. The disease is very insidious. At the initial stage, it is almost impossible to detect it. Only an x-ray can tell the dentist that a cyst is developing inside.
Until the formation is imperceptible visually and a pimple appears on the gum with a white head, the following symptoms will help to suspect a cyst:
- Difficult to open mouth wide.
- While biting on solid food and chewing, there is a slight discomfort inside the gums.
- Feeling of heaviness at the base of the tooth.
- General weakness.
- Temperature increase.
- Swollen lymph nodes.
- Periodical pain develops into permanent.
The factor provoking the development of this type of abscess, in most cases, is infection in the root canals. The main reasons include:
- An advanced form of caries. Without treatment, inflammation may develop in the upper part of the root, and pus gradually accumulates. In an effort to find a way out, he forms a cyst.
- Canals that were not filled correctly. In the event that during treatment the dentist made a mistake, infection may develop. This happens if the canal was not completely filled with filling material. Bacteria begin to accumulate in the empty space. Sooner or later, this leads to the formation of pus, which will look for a way out. This may happen in a fewweeks after treatment. Sometimes years pass before the problem makes itself felt.
- Canal perforation.
- Progressive periodontitis.
Treatment can be carried out both therapeutically and surgically. Only a dentist can decide what is more appropriate to apply. As a therapeutic treatment, antibiotics and rinsing at home can be prescribed. In the event that the treatment is ineffective, the cyst is opened surgically.
In some cases, pus erupts on its own, forming a fistula on the gum. If the cause of the inflammation has not been eliminated, the pathological process near the root of the tooth will continue. What is dangerous fistula on the gum, any dentist knows. Inflammation will quickly spread to he althy teeth. Gradually, it will hit the periosteum. In the future, major surgery may be required. If the pus touches the soft parts of the face, the doctor will have to remove them.
Tooth and gum abscess
A painful white lump on the gum may be an abscess. Such an abscess poses a threat not only to he alth, but also to human life. The reason for its formation may be insufficient oral hygiene or complications after treatment. For example, after the removal of a wisdom tooth. At risk are people with diabetes, cancer, and those with weakened immune systems.
The following symptoms will help you recognize an abscess:
- Pulsating sharp pain.
- Bad breath.
- Puffiness of the face.
- Inflammation of the lymph nodes.
- Formation of an open sore on the gum.
- Temperature increase.
- Feeling bitter.
- Sensitivity of dental crowns.
An abscess is treated surgically. To destroy the source of infection and save the tooth, you will need a qualified specialist and constant monitoring of the patient until he is fully recovered.
Flux
A pathological inflammatory process affecting the root of a tooth is called a flux. It is accompanied by the appearance of an inflamed red or purulent white pimple on the gum.
The reason for its formation is the penetration through the carious cavity of the infection into the pulp. At first, the process is accompanied by intense pain. Gradually, the pulp dies. The pain stops and the patient is in no hurry to visit the dentist.
The inflammatory process continues to develop further, but already covertly, affecting the bones of the jaw. The amount of pus increases. It begins to accumulate under the periosteum, looking for a way out.
The following reasons can provoke the development of flux:
- Penetration of pathogens into the gums during anesthesia.
- Periodontosis and poor oral hygiene.
- Angina.
- Fractures and injuries of the periosteum.
- In the event that the patient has reduced immunity, even a small sore on the gum can lead to the development of a flux.
Having diagnosed the flux, the doctor will prescribe antibiotic therapy. In addition, he will recommend home rinses. For this, folk recipes or pharmaceutical preparations can be used. For example, rinsing your mouth with chlorhexidine, as with inflammation of the gums, is also quite effective with flux. Surgical intervention is performed if drug therapy was ineffective.
Fungal stomatitis
Candida fungi are present in small quantities on the mucous membrane of any he althy person. They do not cause discomfort or any problems. But reduced immunity, antibiotics, bowel disease and poor oral hygiene can cause stomatitis in adults.
The main signs of a fungal infection of the oral mucosa are:
- white bloom;
- itch;
- appearance of sores;
- metallic taste;
- development of erosion under plaque;
- cracks in the corners of the mouth;
- white zaedy.
Fluconazole, Pimafucin or Nystatin tablets may be prescribed for treatment. A good effect is given by the treatment of mucous membranes with Clotrimazole cream. For a faster cure, you will have to follow a diet: exclude sweets and products with yeast.
Traumatic or bacterial stomatitis
Injury to the mucous membrane can cause stomatitis in adults. In he althy people, injuries pass without a trace and quickly. But in the event that immunity is reduced, and an infection has got into the wound, it is possible to developbacterial stomatitis. Pustules, erosions, wounds and sores may appear on the gums or buccal mucosa.
Bacterial or traumatic stomatitis occurs when soft tissues are often injured in the same place. This situation is not uncommon in those children and adults who wear braces. Long-term friction of the lock against the mucous membrane will sooner or later provoke the development of traumatic stomatitis. The only effective preventive measure in this case is the use of special wax.
Other common causes of stomatitis include:
- frequent trauma to the tongue with seeds;
- biting the inside of the cheeks or lips;
- the habit of holding various objects in the mouth, such as pencils or paperclips;
- Permanent injury to the cheek from a broken tooth, filling or improperly placed prosthesis.
For the treatment of this type of stomatitis, first of all, it is necessary to get rid of the cause that injures the mucous membrane. Wounds and ulcers can be treated with blue or peroxide. In order for mucosal lesions to heal faster, it is recommended to lubricate them with rosehip or sea buckthorn oil.
Herpetic stomatitis
The herpes virus is capable of provoking the development of stomatitis. During the first infection, the disease manifests itself in an acute form. Without adequate treatment, it quickly becomes chronic.
Most often, children are infected before the age of three, against the background of a decrease in immunity. The virus can enter the bodydifferent ways. For example, through the skin and mucous membranes or by airborne droplets.
The onset of the disease is accompanied by intoxication, vomiting and nausea. Two days later, pimples appear on the oral mucosa. After they burst, sores form on the gums, inside of the cheeks and lips.
Adults are usually more severely ill than children. This is facilitated by various diseases of the oral cavity and smoking. Regardless of the age of the patient, antiviral therapy and local anesthesia are prescribed.
As an anesthetic, Lidochlor gel or Lidocaine Asept spray is often prescribed. Acyclovir, Zovikarks and oxolinic ointment are used to fight the virus.
Erosive-ulcerative stomatitis
Small sores on the gums and buccal mucosa can be harbingers of erosive stomatitis. With the development of the disease, damage to the tissues of the oral cavity will increase. Erosive and ulcerative stomatitis is one of the most severe forms of the disease.
The cause of the development of pathology are traumatic and thermal factors affecting the mucosa. Inadequate oral hygiene, tartar, dysbacteriosis, caries contribute to its development. Sometimes it can be infectious.
At the initial stage of the disease, the mucosa swells and turns red. On the second day, ulcers with a white coating begin to form. The body temperature rises, an unpleasant odor appearsfrom mouth. Eating is difficult due to pain.
First of all, it is necessary to eliminate the cause of the pathology. And the treatment of erosive-ulcerative stomatitis is almost the same as for inflammation of the gums: rinse your mouth with chlorhexidine, furatsilin and a low-percentage peroxide solution. You can also use sea buckthorn oil, which promotes tissue healing.
Medical rinses
If any ulcers or white spots appear on the gums, you should immediately seek help from a dentist. The doctor will diagnose and determine the disease and its cause. If required, he will perform surgical removal of the mass.
You cannot prescribe treatment yourself. Only with the permission of the dentist, rinses can be used in complex therapy. How to rinse a white pimple on the gum, the dentist should tell. Most commonly used:
- chlorhexidine in its pure form;
- soda-s alt solution (half a teaspoon of each bulk substance pour a glass of boiling water; as soon as the liquid has cooled, it can be used);
- an infusion of chamomile flowers;
- decoction of oak bark and sage;
- solution with natural sea s alt;
- infusion of a mixture of chamomile and calendula.
For the preparation of herbal infusions, a tablespoon of dry raw materials is poured with boiling water and insisted. After 3 hours, strain and use for rinsing. The procedure must be repeated at least three times a day.
Prevention
It is easier to avoid the development of a disease than to fight it. To reduce the risk of whiteacne on the gums or ulcers, you must adhere to the following rules:
- Take good care of your oral hygiene.
- Strengthen immunity.
- Do not hold pens, paperclips or pencils in your mouth.
- Timely treat caries and other diseases of teeth and gums.
- At the first suspicious symptoms, seek the advice of a dentist.
