Hi, about 3 days ago I noticed that I was having pain in my bottom gum. When I look at it, there is what looks like a small hole there in just that one spot. It looks to be a little swollen there too. I also recently got my tongue pierced before I noticed the pain. I was wondering if that may have anything to do with it. The pain is bearable, its just irritating because Ive always had healthy teeth, never had a cavity, nothing. Is this something I can take care of at home or should I make a dentist appointment? Thanks !
Hello, Thanks for consulting ChatDoctorRead your query, as you have hole in gum with swelling don't be worried so much see gum pain can be due to some reasons it can be due to poor oral hygiene, inflammation of gingival, enlargement of gingival due to deposition of food debris sublingual region of gums, or Chat Doctor.  Hole in gum can be sinus opening due to periapical or periodontal abscess. I will suggest you to do warm saline rinses two - three times a day, you can apply ointment like stolen gum paint to reduce inflammation of gums, use regular mouthwash chlorhexidine. I will also suggest you to consult dentist and go for examination of gums and its treatment, if needed go for oral prophylaxis also. Hope this will help you.