<human>: I have recently had a bout with gingivitis . I have not gone for my deep pocket cleaning due to the cost. Now I noticed a lesion or sore forming on my gum that started out with a small white head kind of looking like a zit . but not its a little bigger and rounded but kind of red. It doesnt hurt nor does it bleed . Its annoying and concerning to me. What do you think it could be?
<bot>: Hi and welcome, Your history says you have developed an abscess on the gums which can either be a Gingival Abscess that is related to gums or It can be a Periodontal abscess that is tooth related, infection from the tooth may Chat Doctor.  This can be confirmed only after clinical examination and by taking an X RAY. If it is gingival abscess, you need deep curettage of the gums to remove the irritants from the gum pocket and excise the lesion followed by a course of antibiotics. If it is a periodontal abscess, the underlying tooth needs to be treated and abscess 