As a result of ingress of pathogens, an abscess occurs when a gum injury occurs. Weakened immunity leads to the fact that the affected area begins to fester. A purulent abscess on the gums is a danger to health and even life. In the conditions of the hospital, the abscess is immediately opened and the purulent contents removed. But there is not always an opportunity to see a doctor right away. How to treat an abscess on the gum in this case? To reduce painful sensations and slow the process of inflammation with gingival abscess, folk remedies have long been used.
Treatment of an abscess on the gums with folk remedies
To treat abscesses on the gums at home, pharmaceutical solutions and herbal decoctions with disinfectant properties are used. Choosing what to rinse your mouth with an abscess of gum, we recommend to stop on those means that are popular for many years.
Decoction of pine needles
Young pine needles contain a number of substances with antiseptic qualities, including essential oils. The needles are put in a container, filled with cold water and brought to a boil. Then the liquid is aged for 30 minutes on low heat. Pine broth not only effectively disinfects the oral cavity, but also strengthens the gum.
Saline solution
A saturated solution of edible (or sea) salt is an effective means for the destruction of pathogenic microflora. Use a warm liquid to rinse your mouth.
Water-propolis infusion
To prepare medicinal potion 1 tablespoon of ground propolis is filled with a glass of vodka. To completely dissolve the product of the life of bees, it takes two days, so we recommend that you always have this medicine in your home medicine cabinet for emergency cases, especially since the infusion can be kept for many years. To prepare a working solution of 25 drops, the products are dissolved in ½ cup of warm water. Rinse your mouth with infusion is desirable every hour.
Plantain
To remove inflammation in the gums, chew pure leaves of plantain. This method of treating an abscess in the oral cavity is especially relevant for those who are outside the city and it takes a certain amount of time to get to the doctor.
Help to reduce the inflammatory process of decoctions:
- chamomile;
- sage;
- calendula;
- bark of oak .
Pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of an abscess
To eliminate the inflammatory process in the gums, the following drugs are used, which can be purchased at the pharmacy:
- alcohol solution of chlorophyllipt ;
- weak solution of potassium permanganate;
- Furacilin;
- Dentagel;
- Metrogil-Denta, etc.
Attention! With a flux it is forbidden to heat the inflamed place, melt pus can lead to sepsis (blood poisoning)!