There is a lump on the gums, this is how to solve it

Everyone is familiar with the pimples on the body, such as the pimples on the back, neck, etc. Although they are not beautiful, they have no effect. But have you ever heard of pimples on the gums? This is very uncomfortable. It hurts because of the friction when eating, and you can't eat. What should you do? Let's find out together.

The fleshy bumps on the gums may be gingival polyps, which are polyp-like objects formed by the proliferation of gingival papillae into caries cavities due to long-term food impaction and stimulation from the rough edges of the defective teeth. During the development of caries in multi-rooted teeth with periodontal ligament polyps, the bone cavity is perforated, the pulp chamber floor is destroyed, and external stimuli cause reactive hyperplasia of the periodontal ligament at the root bifurcation. The polypoid granulation tissue perforates the pulp floor and enters the pulp chamber, and its appearance is very similar to that of a dental pulp polyp.

Treatment of Gum Polyps:

1. For gingival polyps (connected to the gums), first take a dental X-ray to see if the teeth are worth treating. If so, remove the polyps, perform root canal treatment, and repair the teeth. Otherwise, they should be extracted and restored with dentures.

2. Existing polyps can be removed through surgery. If the lumps and lumps appear after getting angry. Note whether apical periodontitis is present. Take appropriate treatment measures.

3. Stop the medication or replace it with other drugs. This is the most fundamental treatment for drug-induced gingival hyperplasia, but the patient's systemic condition often does not allow stopping or changing the medication. Therefore, it is best to adopt methods such as alternating with other drugs with the assistance of an internist to reduce side effects.

4. Remove local irritants and perform cleaning to eliminate plaque, tartar, and all other irritants. In some mild cases, gingival hyperplasia can be significantly improved or cured after treatment.

5. Local drug treatment: For some patients with obvious gingival inflammation, the gingival pockets can be rinsed with 3% hydrogen peroxide solution, and a drug film or iodine preparation can be placed in the pocket, and an antibacterial mouthwash can be given. Further treatment can be performed after the inflammation is relieved.

6. Surgical treatment: For some cases with severe gingival hyperplasia, even after the above treatment, it cannot be completely eliminated. At this time, surgery is required to remove and trim the shape of the gums. However, the surgery should be performed when the general condition is stable. If the medication is not stopped and oral hygiene is maintained after the operation, it is still easy to relapse.