Hallmarks of a functional medicine approach include: Patient-centered care. The focus of functional medicine is on patient-centered care, promoting health as a positive vitality, beyond just the absence of disease.
If the cause of the abscess on the gum is periodontal disease, you are advised to do a deep cleaning to remove active bacteria from your mouth and in between the gap of the gums and teeth. This can be costly where you will be required to frequently visit the dentist to keep the oral health in check.
Abscessed Teeth. An abscess is an infection in or around the root of the tooth which may or may not be painful. It occurs when the pulp, the soft tissue inside the root canal, dies and becomes inflamed and goes untreated.he most common symptom of an abscess is an ache in the bone around the tooth, but you may also experience pain when chewing, swelling of the gums, or other symptoms. If you have ongoing pain or suspect an abscess, see an endodontist, who specializes in treating infected teeth and pulp..