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.
Symptoms of an abscess in your tooth or gum may include: 1  an intense, throbbing pain in the affected tooth or gum that may come on suddenly and gets gradually worse. 2  pain that spreads to your ear, jaw and neck on the same side as the affected tooth or gum. 3  pain that's worse when lying down, which may disturb your sleep.