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Gum fistulas, why do they occur?

Fistulas in the gum.

Gum fistulas, why do they occur?

To speak of a fistula in the gum means that it is a small lump that appears in the oral cavity. We will always find an opening through which pus of a whitish or yellowish tone oozes

Fistulas respond, therefore, to infectious processes of various causes that should always be taken seriously. Having a professional will be the best way to combat the situation because it does not usually disappear naturally.


What are the reasons for fistulas in the gum?

The reasons for fistulas in the gum are due to an infectious process that causes a localized collection of pus and exudate. Among them we highlight:

  • Infected caries.
  • Dental trauma.
  • Infections in wisdom teeth.
  • Problems of periodontal origin.
  • Endodontic failures.

In the oral cavity, most fistulas have their origin in the necrosis of the pulp with the consequent formation of a periapical abscess or in abscesses of periodontal origin, which generates this inflammation with pus coming out of the gum.

Thus, pulp necrosis can occur as a result of pulpitis. If the diseased pulp tissue is not removed, bacteria will emerge sooner or later.

What to do if pus appears in the gum?

Inflammation with pus coming out of the gum can occur at any age, from adults to children with deciduous dentition. Although they are more frequent in children and adolescents, due to their lower bone density and the fact that their alveolar processes have not yet been completed.

As we mentioned at the beginning, the fact that the human body resorts to the fistula in the gum to carry the infection to the outside... does not mean that it will heal itself!

It will be necessary to go to the dentist to receive an appropriate treatment, generally it is carried out the application of an antibiotic that will produce the disappearance of inflammation and pus. But this does not mean that the infectious process that caused the fistula has been cured. To completely heal the fistula, the cause must be found and treated.

Do not hesitate to rely on an expert dental team for such delicate dental issues. Contact us for more information or to book your first appointment.

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