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What Causes Abscess On The Molar Gum?

I have a boil on my gum right beside my 12 year molar. It is on the outside part of the jaw. It has not subsided or gone down. some days it even hurts. I have rinsed my mouth with salt water, lain on a heating pad and taken motrin. I have also used oragel. this thing won't go away. what should I do next?
posted on Thu, 12 Nov 2015
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Hi.
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain a boil over the gum can be due to a number of causes like a gum abscess or a periodontal abscess secondary to gum infection..
In case if tooth is decayed it can also be a dental abscess secondary to pus formation below the root tips of the tooth..
I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and he can examine clinically as well as take an x ray if required..
In case of gum abscess scaling followed by gum paint application and taking a course of antibiotics and painkillers will help..
In case of dental abscess either root canal treatment or extraction of tooth followed by antibiotics and painkillers will help..


Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Abscess On The Molar Gum?

Hi. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain a boil over the gum can be due to a number of causes like a gum abscess or a periodontal abscess secondary to gum infection.. In case if tooth is decayed it can also be a dental abscess secondary to pus formation below the root tips of the tooth.. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and he can examine clinically as well as take an x ray if required.. In case of gum abscess scaling followed by gum paint application and taking a course of antibiotics and painkillers will help.. In case of dental abscess either root canal treatment or extraction of tooth followed by antibiotics and painkillers will help.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.