The mucous gum is sensitive to damage, so their health should be given no less attention than the health 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 gum.
Causes of gum formations
Most patients call acne gums. All of these formations can have different contents, shape and consistency. The causes of such acne are also many.
Untimely treatment can lead to tooth loss. And completely ignoring the problem can lead to death. The accumulation of pus near the major blood vessels and near the brain does not bode well. Therefore, in the event of the appearance of even a small white acne on the gum, it is necessary to consult a dentist.
You should not be afraid of a visit to the dentist. In most cases, the doctor will prescribe drug therapy and will monitor changes that occur with compaction. Perhaps the pimple will resolve itself.
Most often prescribed therapeutic rinses, taking antibiotics or antifungal drugs. Only if these measures are ineffective can surgery be used.
Wen
If a white pimple jumped on the gum, it could be a wen. This formation is benign in the oral cavity is rare. Consists of a seal of adipose tissue. Its size can reach 2.5 cm in diameter.
Zhirovki are usually painless, have a soft surface and are quite tight to the gum. This seal does not cause discomfort. In some cases, a person may feel while eating that something is sticking to the gum. But most often, education does not make itself felt and is not immediately apparent.
The development of a wen can provoke constant trauma to the gums. For example, if the prosthesis or bracket was improperly installed. And the cause may be endocrine diseases. An important role is played by heredity.
If a wen is found, the doctor first watches him. Often, such seals begin to decrease in size on their own and completely resolve. 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
A white bump on the gum may turn out to be a cyst. It has a round or oval shape, in size is capable of reaching several centimeters. 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 identify it. Only an X-ray can indicate to the dentist that a cyst is developing inside.
Until the moment the formation is imperceptibly visually and a pimple appears on the gum with a white head, the following symptoms will help to suspect a cyst:
- It’s hard to open your mouth wide.
- During biting solid food and in the process of chewing inside the gums, slight unpleasant sensations arise.
- A feeling of heaviness at the base of the tooth.
- General weakness.
- Temperature rise.
- Enlarged lymph nodes.
- Periodic pain develops into permanent.
A factor that provokes the development of this type of abscess is, in most cases, infection in the root canals. The main reasons include:
- The neglected form of caries. Without treatment, the development of inflammation in the upper part of the root is possible, there is a gradual accumulation of pus. Trying to find a way out, he forms a cyst.
- Channels that were improperly sealed. In the event that the dentist made a mistake during treatment, infection may develop. This happens if the channel 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 seek a way out. This can happen a few weeks after treatment. Sometimes years pass before the problem makes itself felt.
- Channel perforation.
- Progressive periodontitis.
Treatment can be carried out both therapeutic and surgical method. Only a dentist can decide what is more appropriate to apply. As a therapeutic treatment, antibiotics and rinses 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 healthy teeth. Gradually, it will affect the periosteum. In the future, serious surgical intervention 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 bump on the gum can be an abscess. Such an abscess poses a threat not only to health, but also to human life. The reason for its formation may be insufficient oral hygiene or complications after treatment. For example, after removing a wisdom tooth. At risk are people with diabetes, cancer, as well as those who have weakened immunity.
The following symptoms will help to recognize an abscess:
- Throbbing sharp pain.
- Bad breath.
- Swelling of the face.
- Inflammation of the lymph nodes.
- The formation of an open sore on the gum.
- Temperature rise.
- The feeling of bitterness.
- The sensitivity of dental crowns.
Treatment of an abscess is performed surgically. To destroy the focus of infection and preserve the tooth, you will need a qualified specialist and constant monitoring of the patient until his full recovery.
Flux
A pathological inflammatory process affecting the root of the tooth is called flux. It is accompanied by the appearance of an inflamed red or purulent white acne on the gum.
The reason for its formation is 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 secretively, affecting the bones of the jaw. The amount of pus is increasing. He begins to accumulate under the periosteum, looking for a way out.
The following reasons can provoke the development of flux:
- Penetration into the gums of pathogens during anesthesia.
- Periodontal disease and non-compliance with oral hygiene standards.
- 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 flux.
Having diagnosed the flux, the doctor will prescribe antibiotic therapy. In addition, he will recommend home rinses. For this, alternative recipes or pharmacy preparations can be used. For example, rinsing your mouth with chlorhexidine, as with gum disease, with flux is also quite effective. Surgical intervention is performed if drug therapy was ineffective.
Fungal stomatitis
Candida fungi are present in small quantities on the mucosa of any healthy person. They do not cause discomfort or any problems. But a decrease in immunity, the use of antibiotics, intestinal pathology and poor oral hygiene can cause stomatitis in adults.
The main signs of fungal infection of the oral mucosa are:
- white plaque;
- itching
- the appearance of ulcers;
- metallic taste;
- erosion on the fly;
- cracks in the corners of the mouth;
- white picks.
For treatment, Fluconazole, Pimafucin, or Nystatin tablets may be prescribed. A good effect is obtained by treating the mucous membranes with Clotrimazole cream. For a faster cure, you will have to follow a diet: eliminate sweets and foods with yeast.
Traumatic or bacterial stomatitis
Damage to the mucous membrane can cause stomatitis in adults. In healthy people, injuries pass without a trace and quickly. But in the event that the immunity is reduced, and the infection got into the wound, the development of bacterial stomatitis is possible. Pustules, erosion, wounds and sores may appear on the gums or cheek 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 friction of the castle on the mucous membrane sooner or later provokes 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 paper clips;
- permanent injury to the cheek with a splinter of a tooth, fillings or an improperly installed prosthesis.
To treat this type of stomatitis, it is first necessary to get rid of the cause that injures the mucous membrane. Sores and ulcers can be treated with blue or peroxide. In order to damage the mucous membrane could heal faster, it is recommended to lubricate them with rosehip oil or sea buckthorn.
Herpetic stomatitis
Herpes virus is capable of provoking the development of stomatitis. During the first infection, the disease appears in acute form. Without adequate treatment, it quickly transforms into chronic.
Most often, children under the age of three years become infected, against the background of a decrease in immunity. The virus can enter the body in various 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, ulcers form on the gums, the inside of the cheeks and lips.
In adults, usually the disease is more severe than in children. Various oral diseases and smoking contribute to this. Regardless of how old the patient is, antiviral therapy and local anesthesia are prescribed.
As an anesthetic, a Lidochlor gel or Lidocaine Asept spray is often prescribed . To fight the virus use "Acyclovir", "Zovikarks" and oxolin ointment.
Erosive ulcerative stomatitis
Small sores on the gums and cheek mucosa may be a harbinger 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, dysbiosis, caries contributes to its development. Sometimes it can be of an infectious nature.
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. Body temperature rises, halitosis appears. Eating is difficult due to pain.
First of all, it is necessary to eliminate the cause of the pathology. And treatment for erosive and ulcerative stomatitis is almost the same as for gum disease: rinse your mouth with chlorhexidine, furatsilinom and a low percentage solution of peroxide. You can also use sea buckthorn oil, which promotes tissue healing.
Therapeutic rinse
If any ulcers or white acne appear on the gum, you should immediately contact your dentist for help. The doctor will diagnose and determine the disease and its cause. If necessary, he will perform surgical removal of the formation.
You can not prescribe treatment yourself. Only with the permission of the dentist can rinses be used in complex therapy. What to rinse a white pimple on the gum, the dentist should tell. Most commonly used:
- pure chlorhexidine;
- soda-salt solution (half a teaspoon of each granular substance pour a glass of boiling water; as soon as the liquid cools, it can be used);
- infusion of chamomile flowers;
- decoction of oak bark and sage;
- solution with natural sea salt;
- infusion of a mixture of chamomile and calendula.
To prepare herbal infusions, a tablespoon of dry raw material is poured with boiling water and insisted. After 3 hours, filter and use to rinse. The procedure must be repeated at least three times a day.
Prevention
Avoiding the development of the disease is easier than fighting it. In order to reduce the risk of white acne on the gums or ulcers, you must adhere to the following rules:
- Carefully monitor oral hygiene.
- Strengthen the immune system.
- Do not hold pens, paper clips or pencils in your mouth.
- In time to treat tooth decay and other diseases of the teeth and gums.
- At the first suspicious symptoms, seek the advice of a dentist.