Gum Boil
文章來源: 7grizzly2023-01-30 16:09:40

Over the weekend, I nailed the name of what hit me: gum boil. My gum acted up

again at the upper back on the right side and gave me a fever, chills, and body

aches Friday night. I had to skip jiu-jitsu on Sat and only got well on Sunday

after I pushed my thumb into the swell and squeezed out the pus.

 

It reminded me of a more serious attack one and a half years ago after which I

swore to better my dental hygiene and to rinse mouth with soda-water recommended

by a friend after reading my post.

 

Did I practice what I promised myself? Yes but far from enough. I still haven't

seen a dentist and never regularly rinsed. I brush teeth only once a day and

rarely before bed. Some days I even skip brushing.

 

Gum boils can be serious. According to healthline.com:

 

    A gum boil is an abscess resulting from a bacterial infection. If any

    abscess — oral or otherwise — isn’t treated, the infection can spread

    through the bones or the bloodstream to other body parts, which can be

    life-threatening.

 

The truth has to be refreshed daily to form a good habit. I can do it.