What happens if there is a lump on the gum?

The basis for tooth growth is the gums. Although they look inconspicuous, the gums are the foundation of teeth and are indispensable. They have a great impact on oral health. Because the gums are very weak, they are easily stimulated by external factors or infected by internal viruses, leading to disease problems. For example, what happens if a lump grows on the gums? Let’s take a look at the explanation below, I hope everyone can understand it.

Periodontal abscesses can occur in patients with any type of periodontitis. It is a localized suppurative inflammation located in the periodontal pocket wall or deep periodontal tissue, which can cause destruction of the surrounding collagen fibers and bone. It is usually an acute process, but there may also be chronic periodontal abscesses. Periodontitis is a chronic infectious disease of the periodontal supporting tissues caused by microorganisms in dental plaque, which leads to inflammation and destruction of the periodontal supporting tissues. It is the leading cause of tooth loss among adults in my country. When periodontitis develops to the middle or late stages and deep periodontal pockets appear, periodontal abscesses may occur.

1. When the purulent inflammation of the inner wall of the deep periodontal pocket spreads to the deep connective tissue and the pus cannot be discharged into the pocket, an abscess may form in the soft tissue of the pocket wall;

2. In deep periodontal pockets that are tortuous and involve multiple tooth surfaces, purulent exudate cannot be drained smoothly, especially when the root bifurcation area is involved.

3. Rough movements during cleaning or scraping may push tartar fragments and bacteria into the deep tissue of the periodontal pocket or damage the gum tissue.

4. The scaling of deep periodontal pockets is not thorough, resulting in the pocket opening being tightened, but the inflammation at the bottom of the pocket still exists and is not drained.

5. Lateral perforation of the root canal or pulp chamber floor, longitudinal root fractures, etc. during endodontic treatment can sometimes cause periodontal abscesses.

6. People with reduced body resistance or serious systemic diseases, such as diabetes, are more likely to develop periodontal abscesses. Patients with multiple or recurrent periodontal abscesses should be careful to exclude the possibility of diabetes.

7. Some highly virulent periodontal pathogens colonize and proliferate in the periodontal pockets, aggravating and spreading the infection.