Pain due to a fistula
A fistula tract can cause pain or be completely painless, which is why it is not noticed in the majority of cases. If pain occurs, it is due to the inflammatory bacteria. The tissue around the fistula tract is swollen and reddened and feels warm. Light touching causes an unpleasant burning pain, which is relieved by cold food and drinks. The constant discharge of pus from the exit of the fistula tract causes unpleasant bad breath and impaired taste.
Gum fistula therapy
A fistula on the gums can be very painful. For this reason, most of the affected patients require quick treatment. At the beginning of the therapy of a fistula on the gums, an antibiotic is usually prescribed.
By regularly taking this antibiotic, the causative bacterial pathogens can be rendered harmless. The dentist can then open the fistula on the gums and suck out the pus from it. In some cases, however, a spontaneous opening of the fistula duct occurs even before the visit to the dentist.
In these cases it should be checked whether the purulent secretion has already completely drained off. If pus can still be detected inside the fistula, it should be removed with the suction cup. In many cases, these simple measures are already sufficient to allow the patient to be free of pain.
In the case of a complicated fistula on the gums, however, further measures may be necessary. In this context the cause of the development of the fistula at the gums plays a decisive role. Often the accumulation of pus can only be removed in the long term if the causative disease is treated extensively.
Patients whose gum fistula is caused by inflammation of the root tip usually require root canal treatment. In this treatment method, the number is opened and the tissue inside the root canals is removed. The tooth that is killed in this way can remain in the oral cavity, but often has to be replaced with a crown after some time.
However, if the inflammatory processes are very widespread, root canal treatment may be unsuccessful. In these cases, the dentist can try to save the tooth by a so-called root tip resection. In this treatment method, the gums in the area of the inflamed tooth are opened and the jawbone is freely prepared.
Afterwards the root tip of the tooth must be exposed and separated from the bone. This method does not always offer a 100 percent treatment success either. Depending on the underlying disease and/or the extent of the disease, immediate removal of the affected tooth may therefore be unavoidable.
As a result, the patient has to have the missing tooth replaced by an implant or other dental prosthesis.Otherwise, an unsightly gap remains in the row of teeth. In general, it is theoretically possible to reduce the size of the fistula in the oral cavity by using home remedies or to alleviate the symptoms. However, it is not possible to eliminate the cause of the actual development of the fistula.
In case of a fistula, surgery by the treating dentist is unavoidable. The dentist opens the affected area and removes the inflammation from the tissue. In general, home remedies can also be used, for example, to relieve pain or to support healing.
If pus accumulates, rinsing with chamomile tea can help to alleviate the symptoms a little. Furthermore, garlic or onions can be chopped and applied to the affected areas several times a day. Clove oil can also be applied with a cotton swab to relieve pain in the jaw area.
Homeopathic remedies can alleviate the pain caused by the fistulas. However, they do not bring about a cure. The causal inflammation remains.
The treatment can be done with Silicea C4 or Hekla Lava C5. Here, a homeopath can find the right remedy for the individual, depending on the severity of the problem. In general, however, it is important to know that surgery is unavoidable in the case of a fistula.
Homeopathy alone cannot cure a bacterial inflammation in this case. After surgical treatment, homeopathic remedies can be used to support the healing process. A fistula is an unnatural connection between the root of the tooth and the oral cavity.
It has formed due to an inflammation at the root of the tooth. The pus of the inflammation finally empties into the oral cavity through a kind of tube as a drainage channel. From the moment it is emptied, the fistula in the mouth is usually no longer painful.
It is strongly discouraged to open the fistula on its own, as this usually allows even more bacteria to enter the wound. A further risk is that the pus and thus the bacteria will pour into the surrounding tissue over a large area as a result of the puncture. It is therefore recommended to consult a dentist who will remove the inflammation professionally.
A small operation is usually unavoidable. The dentist removes the causative purulent inflammation (usually an inflammation of the root) and disinfects the wound. Depending on how the inflammation spreads, different treatment options are possible. If the inflammation has already spread massively, this can lead to the loss of the tooth. In general, antibiotics are used to prevent a new inflammation and accelerate the healing process.
