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.
1 There is swelling and/or a pimple on the gum that is filled with pus. 2  This pimple is called a draining fistula  and oftentimes can rupture to release pus. 3  This is an obvious sign of infection. 4  Other signs of a tooth abscess are a bad taste or bad odor in the mouth.