The bubble on the gum is large, small, single or multiple. There are many reasons for the appearance of such a neoplasm, but one thing unites them - the bubble causes discomfort in the mouth, pain, and can lead to extensive infection. In this regard, the diagnosis and treatment should be carried out by a professional, self-treatment is not always effective, and, as a rule, leads to complications.
Reasons for the appearance
The variety of bubbles and their localization suggests that a variety of diseases can cause them. For example, a purulent bladder on the gum indicates inflammation of the tooth, and a white, small one indicates the manifestation of herpes.
In order to have an idea of the upcoming treatment, it is necessary to know the causes of this unpleasant and painful neoplasm.
- Herpes. Basically, this disease is manifested by white, multiple vesicles in the corner of the mouth and on the lip. But it happens that they cover the gums. They occur at the time of weakening of the immune system, for example, with a severe cold. A herpes white bladder on the gum can appear in both an adult and a child. Left without treatment, the bubbles spread deep into the mouth and prevent a person from eating normally. The most unpleasant moment in herpes is its specific course - 3 days after the first blisters appear, they begin to burst and their contents flow into the oral cavity. Ulcers under the vesicles are extremely painful.
- A bubble on the gum can be a consequence of periodontitis - inflammation of the bone tissue of the tooth. Typically, the cause of this disease is advanced caries. Pus accumulated around the root of the tooth comes out and is localized under the surface of the mucous membrane of the gum. Such a neoplasm is usually single, but is able to reach a large size. The danger of this condition is that pus enters not only the gum, but also to the root of the tooth, and sometimes to the maxillary sinuses.
- A red bubble on the gum can indicate a viral or fungal disease. Usually such a neoplasm is quite painful.
- Autoimmune diseases are also accompanied by blisters on the gingival tissues. This phenomenon is observed in people with HIV infection, tuberculosis or chronic hepatitis. Also, gum disease occurs in people undergoing chemotherapy, which is known to greatly suppress human immunity.
- A small bubble without pus can be a manifestation of a food allergy. Most often, such a bubble occurs on the gum of a child, since children under 5 years of age are extremely allergic.
- A bubble can be the result of physical injury to the mucous membrane or its burn.
- Sometimes after a severe sore throat or tonsillitis, bubbles appear on the gums, this may be due to viral pemphigus. They are caused by a strong weakening of the immune system.
Bubbles on the gums in children
The child’s body differs from the adult in speed and in its peculiar metabolism, as well as in weak immunity. Therefore, if a child has inflated a bubble on the gum, then there may be several reasons for this:
- chickenpox;
- measles;
- diphtheria;
- scarlet fever;
- stomatitis;
- allergic to food or medicine.
The blisters are accompanied by pain, burning and itching. A whitish coating appears on the tongue and mucous membrane of the throat.
Moreover, any virus is transmitted to children through the mouth, as they often bite toys and other objects that were often lying on the floor or another child was playing with them.
A bubble may appear above a germinating tooth, it is clear that it is not necessary to treat it, but at the same time it delivers considerable pain. In any case, if one or more vesicles appear on the baby’s gums, you should consult a doctor.
First aid
What to do with a bubble on the gum knows only a specialist. He examines the damaged gum, the patient himself, prescribes appropriate tests and diagnostic methods. Only after this treatment is prescribed.
But what about the patient, if before visiting the doctor the bubble on the gum causes severe suffering? First of all, you need to understand that you can not touch the bubble, try to squeeze it out or pick it up. Secondly, any remedy used at this stage only relieves acute pain, but does not have a therapeutic effect.
Anesthetics include Analgin, Tempalgin, Paracetamol. They can be taken orally or you can dissolve the tablet in water and rinse your mouth.
To rinse, you can also use a solution of furatsilina, potassium permanganate or chlorhexidine. Rinses should be of the weakest consistency, for example, potassium permanganate should be put in a glass with only a few crystals.
What is forbidden to do?
A bubble on the gum of an adult immediately calls for action, because it interferes with eating, talking and often hurts very much. Therefore, a person immediately tries to take independent measures. But most only aggravate the situation, and as a result of the patient’s inept actions, a purulent ulcer or general blood poisoning with edema and fever is formed in the mouth.
In order to prevent this from happening, in no case should:
- Squeeze out the contents of the bladder with your fingers or any auxiliary tools. With one careless movement, pus or other contents of the bladder can enter the brain.
- You can not warm the sick gums, because viruses and bacteria multiply much more actively in a warm environment.
- You can not independently increase the prescribed dose of an antibiotic or anesthetic. There are cases when, under the action of a large dose of “Analgin”, the human body ceased to respond to pain medication, such as ice cream, novocaine, and so on, which meant that the subsequent operation to remove the tooth or bladder on the gums had to be done without local anesthesia.
Drug treatment
Therapy with medications depends on the type of disease that caused such a specific manifestation as a bubble on the gum. If the cause is a virus, for example, herpes, then the patient is prescribed a course of an antiviral drug, for example, “Acyclovir”, immunity-strengthening drugs and antiseptic drugs - “Holisal”, “Metrogil Denta” and others.
Only a doctor prescribes drugs, he also calculates the dosage and regimen.
If a person has a fungal disease of the type of candidiasis, then he is prescribed to treat the oral cavity with nystatin or decamine ointment, and the antifungal agent Clotrimazole or Amphoterecin is also prescribed. Various ointments, analgesic gums are not prohibited.
Surgery
If the situation with an acne on the gum worsens and medical treatment is recognized as ineffective, the surgical method of therapy is used.
In the event that the bladder with pus is the result of inflammation of the tooth root or periosteum of the jaw, the abscess itself is opened, and the fistula under it is thoroughly washed with an antiseptic.
The cause of such a disease is necessarily eliminated, that is, the tooth and periosteum are treated. The tooth is drilled in order to open the inflamed pulp and remove pus and damaged vessels from it.
Sometimes the inflammation is so extensive that you have to remove the tooth completely. In parallel with such treatment, the patient takes a number of drugs that relieve inflammation and pain. They are prescribed by the attending physician.
Treatment with folk remedies
It's no secret that there are herbs and plants that have an analgesic antibacterial effect. For the treatment of an incipient disease or for rehabilitation after prolonged treatment and surgery, these agents can also be used. The main thing to remember is that their effectiveness is indicative only in cases of an insignificant form of the disease or in combination with traditional treatment.
It is especially important to understand this when using folk remedies for the treatment of young children. They may experience an acute allergic reaction to the components of decoctions and infusions. So in this case, you need to consult a pediatrician.
Therapeutic decoctions are prepared from eucalyptus, calendula, chamomile, oak bark and other plants. The method of preparing the decoction is usually simple - 1 tbsp. a spoonful of dry crushed plants brewed 250 g of boiling water and infused for 20-30 minutes. Then the broth should be filtered and rinsed with the obtained product mouth.
A piece of bee propolis can be applied to the bubble that has arisen, it will relieve inflammation and swelling from the mucous membrane of the gum.
Which doctor should I go to?
Any inflammation, swelling or bladder in the mouth should lead the patient to the dentist. And if the cause is not inflammation of the roots of the teeth or periosteum of the jaw, then he will send the patient to a dermatologist or therapist. To independently diagnose yourself, and even more so to prescribe treatment, an ignorant person will not be able to.
Oral Disease Prevention
In order to prevent bubbles from appearing in the oral cavity on the gums, prophylactic methods must be followed. Firstly, given that in most cases it is a consequence of diseased teeth, you need to monitor their cleanliness and health. It is necessary to brush your teeth in the morning and evening, daily. Twice a year, you need to undergo a checkup with a dentist for incipient caries. You can’t eat a lot of sweets, sweets, chocolate and the like. This not only causes tooth decay, but also weakens the human immune system.
Secondly, to strengthen immunity, you need to adjust your diet. Remove carbonated drinks, sweet pastries, fried, fatty meat, spicy seasonings from the diet.
What else should be done?
Fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products, boiled fish, meat and various cereals must be present in the human diet. It is advisable to drink dried fruit compote, jelly and plain still water.
Also, in order to strengthen immunity, it is necessary to regularly engage in sports and temper the body. Even regular walks have a very beneficial effect. You need to dress appropriately to the weather, this will protect the body from sore throats and other diseases of the throat, and therefore, from acne and blisters in the mouth and throat.