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.
The following are some of the possible causes of gum itch: Atopic dermatitis, Contact dermatitis, Infestations, Infection, Obstructive biliary disease, Malignancy, Medications, Neurodermatitis, Diabetes, Peripheral nerve damage, Gum rash, Mouth rash. There are likely to be other possible causes.