Question 1

i have a bump on my gum that has spread terrible pain to my jaw is it a tooth abscess???

Accepted Answer

: It could be. See a dentist to confirm/exclude that possibility &amp; get treatment.

Question 2

ate granola w/ almond. felt like a piece went into my gums (not between teeth). suspected location is tender, white, small bump. is this abscessed?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Could also have abscessed tooth.  Please call your Dentist for examination ASAP.

Question 3

how can i tell if this is an abscess or canker sore? i've never had either and it's a small white/yellow pin sized bump under my gum that doesn't hurt. what should i do about it?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist!: Usually cankor sores or herpetic lesions will hurt terribly and the virus can spread so don't touch it! . Infection around teeth can form and try find a natural way to drain. A whitish/yellow bump may have a little hole in the middle through which pus drains. This is what you may be seeing. Either way, you need to find out what it is and have it treated. Go see your dentist.

Question 4

what causes a bump on the gums? ive had a thrush break out and noticed a bump on my top gum-no teeth or dentures. the bump is regularly shaped and doesnt hurt nor is it sensitive to contact with my tongue, no bleeding or draining. gum boil? abscess?

Accepted Answer

: Thrush is a fungal disease that leaves white patches not bumps on gums or cheeks. Since you have no teeth or dentures, it could be an irritation on gums from eating something hard or pointed. It could be a small root tip or piece of tooth that was left in area. See a dentist for x-ray and exam.

Question 5

i have impacted wisdom teeth, no infection according to last month. today i noticed raised bumps on my back gums, no fever or pain. i do have a slight metallic taste in mouth with nasal drip, mucus is white yellow green-ish. could it be an abscess?

Accepted Answer

: An abscess would have some pain and swelling, as well as draining. You probably have a sinus or throat infection. See an ENT specialist or your PCP for exam and treatment. Don't try to treat yourself.

Question 6

i have a bump underneath on my gum. its sore when i put my tongue to is could it be an ulcer or absess?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Could be.... Have it looked at.  At any rate it shouldn't be there longer than 7-10 days if it is an ulcer.  Abscess will not go away without treatment.

Question 7

i have an abcess tooth. there is a bump on my gum over the tooth. was taking antibiotic but for uti dont have the money for dentist. what should l do?

Accepted Answer

Assistance program: Dental abscess will not go away on its own, so it's important to see a dentist. Assistance programs vary from state to state. Contact U.S. Department of Health and Human Services  to find out about care in your area. Another possible source of lower-cost dental care is a dental school clinic (low cost). Take care.

Question 8

how can you treat an abscess in my gum / infection?

Accepted Answer

Tooth infection: An abscess is a bacterial infection. When associated with a tooth, it means that bacteria have invaded the nerve inside the tooth or maybe have invaded the bone and gum surrounding the tooth...Or maybe both.
A course of antibiotics and a procedure may be needed.
A dentist can determine which it is and recommend treatment.

Question 9

how do you treat an abscess on your gums ?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist: An abscess in your gums means either and abscessed tooth or teeth , or gingivitis or even more severe than that , with diabetes you need to maintain your oral hygiene more than average person.

Question 10

what happens it i don't treat a gum abscess right away?

Accepted Answer

It'll get worse: It'll get worse and you may end up losing the tooth or even worse, end up in th er with a medical emergency.

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I have a bump on my gum that has spread terrible pain to my jaw is it a tooth abscess???

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Ate granola w/ almond. felt like a piece went into my gums (not between teeth). suspected location is tender, white, small bump. is this abscessed?

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How can i tell if this is an abscess or canker sore? i've never had either and it's a small white/yellow pin sized bump under my gum that doesn't hurt. what should i do about it?

A member asked:

What causes a bump on the gums? ive had a thrush break out and noticed a bump on my top gum-no teeth or dentures. the bump is regularly shaped and doesnt hurt nor is it sensitive to contact with my tongue, no bleeding or draining. gum boil? abscess?

A member asked:

I have impacted wisdom teeth, no infection according to last month. today i noticed raised bumps on my back gums, no fever or pain. i do have a slight metallic taste in mouth with nasal drip, mucus is white yellow green-ish. could it be an abscess?

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I have a bump underneath on my gum. its sore when i put my tongue to is could it be an ulcer or absess?

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I have an abcess tooth. there is a bump on my gum over the tooth. was taking antibiotic but for uti dont have the money for dentist. what should l do?

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How can you treat an abscess in my gum / infection?

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What happens it i don't treat a gum abscess right away?

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