Pus in the gums or inflammation of the gums is called an unpleasant event, which means to put it very gently. The cause of the disease is an inflammatory process, which is usually accompanied by pain and fever. Gum disease is the result of microtrauma, which infects the infection and affects the tissues. As a rule, microtraumas occur when the gum is damaged by a toothbrush or crown; they can also be the result of chemical and thermal burns.
Initially, the process has a localized character: the gum becomes inflamed (in the periodontal pocket) in a small area, often near one tooth, but if measures are not taken, the disease will quickly spread to the entire gum. In the inflamed area, the remains of dead tissue accumulate and, thus, a purulent bag or pus begins to form in the gum. Over time, the disease will take a chronic form and will turn into periodontal disease.
Pus in the gum - symptoms
At the initial stage, a small tumor occurs, which causes pain when chewing food. Another symptom of the disease is the allocation of blood during hygiene procedures. However, the main symptom of pus formation in the gum is the allocation of a small amount in the damaged area. The further course of the disease leads to loosening and loss of several adjacent teeth.
Pus in the gums - treatment and prevention
The most appropriate solution when a disease occurs is to visit a specialist who will conduct the treatment. Pus in the gum and inflammation of the gums at the initial stage is quite possible to eliminate by traditional medicine and prevent the further development of the process.
As a rule, the treatment of gum disease begins with the elimination of tartar and the inflammatory process.
In the initial phase, brushing and silk flossing is very effective. Of course, you need to use a toothbrush 2 times a day and without any pathology, but with gum disease special manipulations are necessary to remove plaque.
In this case, the position of the brush should ensure both the cleansing of the teeth and the cleaning of the gums adjacent to them. The optimum angle to achieve this is an angle of 45 °. When brushing your teeth, it is recommended to carry out soft circular movements, which are very effective for removing plaque; moreover, it must be carried out regularly and thereby prevent plaque from turning into tartar, which cannot be eliminated without the help of a doctor. You must also keep in mind the problem areas at the base of the teeth, in which plaque begins to accumulate.
Dentists advise using two toothbrushes alternately, and thereby provide them with the necessary ventilation. The best option for plaque removal is the use of an electric toothbrush, as it is much more effective than usual.
The elimination of the inflammatory process by home remedies
One of the effective ways to eliminate harmful bacteria is to rinse the mouth with a 3 percent solution of water and hydrogen peroxide, taken in equal proportions.
Another home remedy is dental floss. Silk thread is led up and down each tooth. Bleeding during the cleansing process is a concomitant phenomenon, it is a consequence of irritation in the inflamed gum.
In your daily diet, you must enter products (dairy products, herbs, nuts, eggs) that contain large amounts of calcium, which is essential for healthy teeth.
It is advisable to get rid of bad habits: smoking and drinking alcohol, since they destroy the body's vitamins and minerals.
These simple, but very effective preventative measures can completely prevent the risk of a disease in which pus appears in the gums, and maintain the health of the oral cavity and teeth.