Author of the article:
Soldatova Lyudmila Nikolaevna
Candidate of Medical Sciences, Professor of the Department of Clinical Dentistry of the St. Petersburg Medical and Social Institute, Chief Physician of the Alfa-Dent Dental Clinic, St. Petersburg
The appearance of purulent formations on the gums is one of the most common complications of various diseases and pathological conditions of the oral cavity, in particular caries and tartar. In dentistry, an abscess on the gum is called an “abscess,” but in everyday life such formations are often called “abscesses.”
Often the patient is not even aware of the appearance of an abscess - in the initial stages of development, the formation can make itself known only by slight redness and soreness of the gums, bleeding when brushing teeth or chewing solid food. However, ulcers, like many other infectious diseases, are characterized by a long course and development, which often leads to more serious complications. One of the most dangerous consequences of this disease is sepsis - blood poisoning. If the course of the disease is unfavorable, sepsis can even lead to death, so you should not delay solving the problem. You will learn about what to do if an abscess appears on your gum from our material.
