Question 1

what is a gingival polyp?

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Gingival polyp: is a growth that extends from a gingival mucous caused by minor trauma or irritation. The treatment is removal of the irritant and excision. See your dentist for consultation, diagnosis and treatment.

Question 2

what to do about maxillary gingival excess?

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Gums: I would start with your dentist. He or she can determine if you need referral to a periodontist.

Question 3

can abscesses on different parts of the body be related?

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Abscess: Yes, and the offending infective organism must be identified and the appropriate antibiotic used.  In addition your general health must be evaluated and an explanation offered for the presence of multiple abscesses.

Question 4

how do you get gum abscesses?

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Poor dental hygeine: By not keeping your teeth and gums clean. Make sure you brush at least twice daily and floss your teeth! flossing is one of the best things you can do to prevent dental carries (chronic infection of the gums). It's a hard habit to start, but once you start... It's well worth the effort and your teeth will thank you!

Question 5

do peritonsillar abscesses hurt?

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Yes: Almost all abscesses hurt.

Question 6

what causes perirectal abscesses?

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Infection in the: Rectal area that balls up and encapsulates.

Question 7

why are abscesses more common in hot climates?

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Complicated: Some are because insect bites are more frequent in warmer climates, people then scratch them and by breaking the barrier created by intact skin create the opportunity for entry of the bacteria. You also perspire more in hot climates and this may increase bacterial release from sweat glands, but this is only theoretical.

Question 8

can peritonsillar abscesses go away eventually?

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Peritonsillar absces: Peritonsillar abscesses are really not very fun, to say the least.  Much like other abscesses, they usually won't go away without some kind of treatment.  I have seen, on rare occasion, where the abscess will spontaneously rupture, but by then, other problems deep in the neck can develop.  The most common treatments are needle aspiration of the abscess or incision and drainage and tonsillectomy.

Question 9

is it possible to have 2 different abcesses on your gums?

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: Certainly. The infection needs to be diagnosed by a dentist and treated.

Question 10

do abscesses go away on their own or is surgery required?

Accepted Answer

Drainage: Abscesses do not generally go away on their own. The primary treatment of an abscess is drainage--evacuation of the pus. This can be done with surgery, a needle and syringe or the placement of a temporary drain with x-ray or ultrasound guidance.

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