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Differentiating between a gum boil (also known as a dental abscess) and a regular pimple on the gums involves observing specific characteristics: ### Gum Boil (Dental Abscess): - **Cause**: Usually results from a bacterial infection, often due to untreated cavities, gum disease, or trauma to the teeth. - **Appearance**: Typically presents as a swollen, red, and often painful lump on the gum. It may appear filled with pus and can be tender to touch. - **Pain**: Often associated with throbbing pain that can radiate to the surrounding teeth, jaw, or ear. The pain may intensify with pressure, such as biting or chewing. - **Symptoms**: In addition to localized swelling, there may be other symptoms like fever, bad taste in the mouth (from pus draining), and swollen lymph nodes. - **Response to Pressure**: When pressed, a gum boil may release pus, and the area might feel soft. - **Persistence**: Gum boils tend to persist and worsen without treatment, often requiring professional dental intervention. ### Regular Pimple on the Gums: - **Cause**: Often due to minor trauma, irritation, or blocked sebaceous glands; not typically associated with infection. - **Appearance**: Usually smaller and less inflamed than a gum boil, may be white or slightly red, and not filled with pus. - **Pain**: May be slightly tender but usually not as painful or throbbing as a gum boil. - **Symptoms**: Generally localized without systemic symptoms like fever or swollen lymph nodes. - **Response to Pressure**: When pressed, a regular pimple may not release any fluid or might release a small amount of clear fluid; the area might feel firm. - **Persistence**: Tends to resolve on its own without intervention and doesn't progress to severe pain or swelling. ### When to Seek Help: - If the lesion persists for more than a few days, becomes increasingly painful, or is accompanied by systemic symptoms (fever, malaise), it is essential to consult a dentist. A gum boil indicates an infection that needs prompt treatment to prevent complications. Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial, especially if an abscess is suspected.

Dental  abscess  is painless Ulcer is painful