Shanghuo is a traditional Chinese medicine term, commonly referred to as gum inflammation, which mostly refers to symptoms such as swollen and painful gums, bleeding gums, and bleeding from brushing teeth.

After the Spring Festival, if this situation occurs, there is no need to worry too much.

This is related to reasons such as staying up late and partying during the Spring Festival, imbalanced dietary structure, excessive consumption of spicy and stimulating foods, and insufficient water intake. Some people may face high pressure from marriage promotion and exhaustion from visiting New Year’s Eve, which can also have an impact.

If the symptoms are mild, drink plenty of water, ensure adequate sleep, and maintain a happy mood in daily life; Avoid spicy and stimulating foods, eat more fruits and vegetables, and have a balanced diet.

Relieve external influencing factors, and this “gum fire” situation will soon improve.

If the symptoms are severe or the gum swelling persists without improvement, it is recommended to see a doctor in a timely manner.

For friends who frequently develop pus filled bumps, special attention should be paid!

Repeated pustules on the gums may indicate periapical periodontitis.

Periapical periodontitis refers to acute or chronic inflammation of the periapical tissue of the tooth root.

The dental nerve of the teeth is infected and inflamed, and the inflammatory substances have nowhere to be discharged, resulting in the swelling of pus at the root of the tooth.

Periapical periodontitis includes two types: acute and chronic, mainly manifested as tooth biting pain, swollen and purulent gums, and even cheek swelling.

It is worth noting that gingival abscess caused by periapical periodontitis will not disappear automatically.

If periapical periodontitis is left untreated, it may cause serious complications!

When acute periapical periodontitis is severe, there may be soft tissue swelling, tenderness, and even life-threatening compression of the airway. Inflammation spreads and presents significant systemic symptoms, which may develop into complications such as osteomyelitis of the jawbone and sepsis.

How to treat periapical periodontitis?

In the acute phase, the medullary cavity should be opened, incision should be made to discharge pus, and the inflammatory material should be drained.

In cases where inflammation spreads, redness, swelling, heat, and pain are very obvious, antibiotics and painkillers can be used in combination under the guidance of a doctor to alleviate symptoms.

It should be noted that medication can only alleviate symptoms and cannot cure periapical periodontitis!

If you only take medication, delay treatment, and do not seek treatment, the dental disease will develop and continue to damage the alveolar bone around the root of the tooth, ultimately leading to the inability to preserve the tooth. Therefore, it is necessary to remove the affected tooth.

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Root canal therapy is the preferred method for treating periapical periodontitis.

After the acute phase is relieved by treatment, the infection in the root canal should be thoroughly cleared, and the root canal should be tightly filled for permanent treatment.

How to prevent periapical periodontitis?

Treat cavities as soon as possible without delay.

Scientifically and effectively clean teeth, maintain good oral hygiene, and prevent the occurrence of dental caries.

Regular oral examinations for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment.

Finally, I would like to remind everyone once again that gum overgrowth ≠ internal heat. Do not rely solely on self-healing. To prevent minor illnesses from worsening, it is recommended to seek dental help as soon as possible for targeted treatment and early health!