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.
In addition to an abscess, an infection in the root canal of a tooth can cause: 1  Swelling that may spread to other areas of the face, neck, or head. 2  Bone loss around the tip of the root.3  Drainage problems extending outward from the root.n abscess is a pus-filled pocket that forms at the end of a toothâs root. In addition to an abscess, an infection in the root canal of a tooth can cause: 1  Swelling that may spread to other areas of the face, neck, or head. 2  Bone loss around the tip of the root. 3  Drainage problems extending outward from the root.