Tooth flux treatment

The inflammatory process in the subgingival and subperiosteal jaw region with a purulent formation (abscess) is called a gumboil or periostitis. Its main cause is tooth root inflammation. A visual sign of the disease is a swollen cheek (a “bump” forms in the problem area).

Most of us prefer to treat gum flux at home, however, periostitis is a rather serious disease, in the absence or delay in treatment of which, the health of the whole organism is threatened. In the article we will talk about the symptoms, the reasons for the development of periostitis, how to cure the flux.

Flux: symptoms, causes of appearance

Typical symptoms of flux:

• swelling of the gums and face;
• pain in the area of the tooth that caused the inflammation;
• enlargement and hardening of lymph nodes in the neck and head;
• general malaise: weakness, fever up to 38 degrees, headache.

There are three stages in the development of periostitis:

• at the first stage, pain occurs that bothers when eating (due to contact with the site of inflammation);
• the gum swells up, a “bump” appears, in which pus subsequently accumulates;
• swelling of various parts of the face (lips, cheeks, chin) occurs, the temperature may rise up to 38 degrees, pain radiates to the ear, visual organs.

The main reasons for the development of flux:

• neglected caries;
• complications after poor quality treatment of pulpitis;
• gum injury;
• hypothermia;
• jaw injuries;
• flux after tooth extraction;
• complications after flu or sore throat;
• inflammation of the gingival pocket.

The following types of fluxes are distinguished:

• Usual. In the inflammatory process, pathogenic bacteria do not participate, but there is an infiltration of the periosteum.
• Fibrous. A chronic form of flux, which develops as a result of exposure to irritants on the gum tissue. Thickening of the periosteum occurs.
• Purulent. It develops as a result of damage to the gums, through which pathogenic bacteria penetrate. Often combined with purulent osteomyelitis.
• Ossifying. It develops as a result of prolonged irritating effects on the periosteum. Chronic illness.
• Serous. Periostitis with less pronounced symptoms, develops quickly, but disappears within 2-3 days.

Let’s talk in more detail about the main types of fluxes.

Acute serous periostitis. As we wrote above, the inflammatory process is fast and goes away within a few days. It is characterized by severe soft tissue edema. It is localized directly in the area with a diseased tooth, which is the main reason for the development of the flux. The degree of inflammation depends on the structure of the vessels in the periosteum. The cause of the development of an acute form of serous flux can also be bruises, fractures. In this case, periostitis is called traumatic or post-traumatic. Most often it goes away on its own, but in some cases it can cause severe inflammation and the development of another type of flux – ossifying (fibrous growth).

Acute purulent periostitis. This type of flux is characterized by severe pains, which are very often pulsating and spread to the organs of vision, hearing, and cause migraines. Pain is treated with drugs and cold compresses. You can not warm the place of edema – this can lead to increased pain.

Purulent flux proceeds with an increase in temperature to 37.5-38 degrees, the patient develops weakness, general malaise. It should be noted that the course of the disease depends on the location of the inflammation: in the lower jaw, the process is more complicated.

The localization of inflammation depends on the location of the focus:

• 1
  The incisors of the upper jaw are an inflammatory process on the upper lip and can spread to the nose.
• 2
  The canines of the upper jaw and premolars are an inflammatory process in the periosteum.
• 3
  Molars are inflammation in the upper cheeks.
• 4
  Premolars – inflammation is localized in the lower part of the cheeks.

Chronic periostitis. The most rare form, which is localized, as a rule, in the periosteum of the lower jaw. In the chronic course of the disease, local inflammation is present, which does not change facial features. The characteristic symptoms are swelling in the mouth, enlargement of the periosteum, lymph nodes. The development of this type of periostitis is a long process, which takes from 4 to 8 months.

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Flux diagnostics

The diagnosis of “periostitis” can only be made by a specialist. In order to identify the disease at an early stage, you will need to visit the dental office. Therefore, if such primary signs as hyperemia, accumulation of infiltrate, etc. are detected, we recommend that you immediately consult a doctor for diagnosis. If an odontogenic type of periostitis develops in the mouth, then in the oral cavity there is almost always a decayed tooth, which is the cause of the pathogenic process.

Diagnostics is performed using fluoroscopy. If the disease is in an acute stage, then it will not be possible to determine changes in the shape of the jaw using this research method, but it can be used to identify granulating periodontitis, which is a catalyst for the development of the inflammatory process.

Tooth flux – what to do?

The most popular query on the Internet: “how to get rid of the gumboil”, “how to remove the gumboil from a tooth”, “remove the gumboil at home.” If even the smallest signs of flux are detected, we recommend that you seek medical help. Flux on the cheek is a pathological process that requires compulsory treatment, which will avoid serious complications, including conditions that threaten the patient’s life.

If you suddenly have signs of flux, before going to the doctor, you can perform procedures that will help reduce swelling. But they should be considered as a temporary remedy to relieve the patient’s condition.

How to rinse the flux? The following solutions can be used to relieve painful sensations:

• Alcohol tincture of calendula. A teaspoon of the product is stirred in a glass of water. The resulting solution is used to rinse the mouth.
• Infusion of green tea and sage. To do this, use a teaspoon of sage and green tea in a glass of water. The herb is poured with boiling water and infused for 20-30 minutes. The resulting solution must regularly rinse the mouth.
• Leaves of mint and lemon balm. The herb is poured with boiling water, insisted for 3-4 hours. The resulting infusion is used for rinsing the mouth.

Gumboil – treatment in a dental clinic

The choice of treatment method for flux depends on the type of periostitis, its severity, and individual characteristics of the organism. In the acute form, the nerve is removed, the wound is opened and cleaned, treated with antiseptics, and antibiotics are prescribed.

To defeat a purulent flux in an adult, they resort to a more comprehensive treatment program. In this case, additional procedures may be prescribed, as well as complex antibiotic therapy.

Regardless of the type of periostitis (excluding the chronic form of the gumboil), a mandatory step is a course of antibiotics, which is selected individually. As a rule, with a correctly selected course of treatment, the flux passes within 7-10 days (a stable positive dynamics of recovery is recorded for 3-5 days). In the chronic course of the disease, the tooth after the flux is usually removed.

Let us remind you once again that by refusing professional help, you risk your health. Without the participation of a doctor, there is a high probability of the formation of a gingival fistula, the penetration of pus into nearby tissues, which is the cause of the development of phlegmon.

How to treat flux in a child?

Quite often, parents ignore the fact of the presence of decayed milk teeth, reassuring themselves that permanent ones will soon grow in their place. However, an infected gum can cause the flux to develop. The child’s body does not always respond to periostitis with increased temperature, and the only symptom may be minor pain, which is not given importance. Immunity in children is weaker than in adults, so the disease progresses rapidly.

In order to prevent complications, it is necessary to start treatment at the first signs – to clean the canal, close the hole in the tooth with a filling.

Frequently asked Questions:

How to rinse the flux so that it bursts?

As we wrote above, any procedures cannot replace consultation and treatment in a dental clinic. Before visiting a doctor, to relieve the condition, reduce swelling (swelling), you can rinse your mouth with various antiseptic and antimicrobial agents, for example, chlorhexidine. Additionally, you can use sodium salt solution, sage decoction, calendula tincture.

The flux has broken through – what to do?

If the flux bursts, the time before the visit to the doctor can be used to carry out simple procedures on your own. First of all, you should rinse your mouth with clean water at room temperature. You can do this with a soda solution – for this you need to dissolve a teaspoon of soda in a glass of warm clean water. Before being examined by a doctor, it is advisable not to eat.

What to do to prevent flux?

The best prevention of flux is regular oral hygiene procedures and timely treatment of foci of chronic infection.

Do not forget that “by itself” the flux may not pass, turning into a chronic disease, and given the fact that it poses a serious danger to human health, we recommend not to hesitate to contact the dental clinic. Only here is reliable diagnosis and effective treatment possible. Be healthy!