What causes boils in the gum?
Patient: Yesterday a gum boil just popped up in my lower left molar area on the outside.  The tooth isn't sore and there is no pain at all associated with it.  The boil is still there today.  Should I see a dentist right away or might this likely go away on it's own? Doctor: Hello,  Read your query, as you have boils in the gum this boil can be due to infection in gums, inflamation in gums and periodontal ligaments , poor oral hygiene , trauma due to brushing, or irritants such as tobacco containing products. For this I will suggest you to on consult dentist and go for investigations IOPA x ray of that tooth , if there is Abscess formation Periodontal Abscess then you should go for Oral prophylaxis and curretage . In mean time do luke warm saline gargle two - three times a day,  do chlorhexidine mouthwash twice daily,  Brush your teeth twice daily.   Consult dentist for oral examination and ots treatment.  Regards,  Dr. Priyanka tiwari