Can a decayed gum heal itself?
Gingival ulcer generally cannot heal itself. There are many reasons for gingival ulceration, such as periodontal disease, gingival tumor-like lesions, benign or malignant tumors of the gingiva, and cysts in the jawbone, which can all lead to this symptom. When the symptoms of these diseases manifest as gingival ulceration, it generally indicates that the condition has progressed to a certain extent and is already quite serious. It is generally difficult to heal itself, and timely medical attention is needed.
Gingival ulceration usually cannot heal itself. If it manifests as gingival ulceration, regardless of the factors involved, the disease has reached a certain severity, and the possibility of spontaneous healing is low.
1. Periodontal disease: When periodontal disease is severe, there will be detachment of the gingiva from the teeth or jawbone, manifesting as gingival erosion in addition to a series of symptoms such as loose teeth. In this case, standard periodontal treatment is required, which may restore periodontal function to a certain extent.
2. Gingival tumor-like lesions: When this disease progresses to a certain extent, it destroys the local alveolar bone, and surgical treatment must be chosen to resect the local tumor to achieve effective treatment.
3. Benign or malignant tumors of the gingiva: Generally, patients will experience gingival ulceration. In this case, an oral surgeon needs to develop a targeted and personalized treatment plan for effective treatment.
4. Cyst-like lesions in the jawbone: If tumor-like lesions have damaged the gingiva and alveolar bone, they will manifest as gingival swelling and ulceration. In this case, it is necessary to consult a specialist to develop a targeted treatment plan to achieve effective treatment.
