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What Causes Gum Boils?

Hi, over the past week I have experienced severe pain in the back, left of my mouth. After a couple of days, I was able to see a small "bubble" like structure forming on my gum in the very back. I never have teeth problems, and I have had no tooth pain, the pain was only with my gum in that region where the "bubble" formed. After looking up my symptoms online, I found "gum boil" and "gingival abscess". Are root canals necessary for this? It has already drained. It's still somewhat tender to the touch, but otherwise no pain. I have an appointment tomorrow just to be certain, but do you think that just a good antibiotic therapy treatment would kill off the infection? Thank you.
Mon, 2 Jun 2014
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Hello and welcome.
Thanks for sharing your concern.
Please do not worry.Gum boils occurs due to infection.It could be due to gum infection or teeth infection.
In case of any boil(abscess),firstly it should be treated by antibiotic therapy and later on if required incision and drainage.

Root canal is suggested only if it occurs due to decayed tooth/teeth.In that case a diagnostic x ray is required and after evaluating the x ray treatment is planned.Therefore I would advise you to visit your dentist soon.
Hope it helps.
Let me know for further doubts.
Thanks.
Take care.
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What Causes Gum Boils?

Hello and welcome. Thanks for sharing your concern. Please do not worry.Gum boils occurs due to infection.It could be due to gum infection or teeth infection. In case of any boil(abscess),firstly it should be treated by antibiotic therapy and later on if required incision and drainage. Root canal is suggested only if it occurs due to decayed tooth/teeth.In that case a diagnostic x ray is required and after evaluating the x ray treatment is planned.Therefore I would advise you to visit your dentist soon. Hope it helps. Let me know for further doubts. Thanks. Take care.