A gum boil is a painful, swollen bump filled with pus on your gums. Poor dental hygiene and injuries to the gums can lead to gum boils. You need to see a healthcare provider to treat a gum boil. A gum ...
Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Key Takeaways A boil begins as a red, tender bump and can become a painful, pus-filled bump.To help a boil heal, apply a warm, moist compress for 10 minutes, three ...