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How Can A Bleeding And Stinging Gum Abscess Be Treated?

i have an abscess on my gum, thats not round, and not spherical, ive been rinsing with warm salt water, peroxide, and crest mouthwash (its purple), today, the abscess started stinging as i rinsed, is that good? i also brush gently on my abscess, it bleeds, is that also good?
Wed, 2 Jul 2014
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Thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. The bleeding and the abscess could secondary to gum infection. the gingival abscess occurs because of the deposits over the teeth and poor oral hygiene maintenance. Consult a oral physician and get your teeth cleaned and if required the abscess can be drained. you can take a course of antibiotics like doxycycline 100mg (if you are not allergic). Do not apply pressure over the abscess by brushing it will increase in size. Do not use hydrogen peroxide to rinse it burns the tissues. you can use saline to rinse your mouth. i hope my answer will help you, take care.
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How Can A Bleeding And Stinging Gum Abscess Be Treated?

Thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. The bleeding and the abscess could secondary to gum infection. the gingival abscess occurs because of the deposits over the teeth and poor oral hygiene maintenance. Consult a oral physician and get your teeth cleaned and if required the abscess can be drained. you can take a course of antibiotics like doxycycline 100mg (if you are not allergic). Do not apply pressure over the abscess by brushing it will increase in size. Do not use hydrogen peroxide to rinse it burns the tissues. you can use saline to rinse your mouth. i hope my answer will help you, take care.