Question 1

i have a lump on my gum. which dr should i visit?

Accepted Answer

Dentist !: Dental surgeon will refer you if you need some other specialist !

Question 2

what to do if i have a lump on my gum what could it be?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist: See a dentist right away to determine the cause and treatment that might be necessary. Good luck!

Question 3

what to do if i have a lump on my gum that comes and goes?

Accepted Answer

See Dentist: See your Dentist. They will evaluate and determine the cause. Might refer you to a specialist for treatment. Sounds like a Phoenix abscess - comes and goes- which is periodically draining. Get treatment right away or it will only get worse. Good Luck.

Question 4

what to do if i have a lump on my gum behind my bottom front tooth its pink and only tender if i press it its been there?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist: There is no way to be sure what the lump is without a clinical exam. It could be an abcessed tooth, a gum abcess, an infection on the floor of your mouth, a blocked saliva duct.
Any abnormality in your mouth that lasts beyond 7-10 days needs to be examined by a dentist.

Question 5

good day 
please help me

in few days i just realised i have a lump on my gums on the lower front teeth on the inside part, its irritating and a bit painful especially after i washed my teeth.  it looks like its a growing bump/lump.

what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Oral Lesion: You seem to have described a draining fistula. This would indicate an infection and it needs treatment by a dentist. Please call a local dentist for an appointment.

Question 6

i have a lump on my gum above the tooth that had been hurting me.... will taking antibiotics like penicillin get rid of the infection?

Accepted Answer

No: When it comes to tooth infections, antibiotics only control the infection until the tooth can be physically treated.. they will not solve your problem. Please see a dentist for definitive care.

Question 7

i have a small lump on my gum that has been present since november. it hasn't gotten bigger. it changes between being pink and being white. no pain.

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Here is some general information on gum diseases:

For specific diagnosis and advice for your situation please consult a doctor or dentist licensed in your area.

https://patient.info/health/dental-plaque-and-gum-disease

Question 8

for a year or so, a tooth has decayed and the sides broken off. on eating nuts today i now have a lump on my gum (inside)  under the tooth. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Check out the lump!: It sounds like this problem has been going on for some time and it will not get better on its own!  at this point the lump is telling you that the decay in the tooth is spreading, and needs to be addressed if you are going to be able to save the tooth and stop the infection from spreading further.  It may already be too late to save the tooth, but you don't want the infection to ruin the bone.

Question 9

i have a a lump on my gums it's right below my wisdom tooth that i was in pain for a couple of days ago. now my cheek is swollen what is it?

Accepted Answer

Probably infection: Wisdom teeth commonly get an infection known as pericoronitis.  You should see your dentist.

Question 10

hi i have a raised bluish lump on my gum/ lip. lump is hard but not painful. feels like it could be a blood clot from accidental biting of gum.

do i need to visit my gp to check it?

Accepted Answer

Lump: If there was a trauma to the mucosa and it heals within a week or so - assessment may not be required. If it is  not healing or is just a component of a number of symptoms - then assessment could be warranted.

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I have a lump on my gum. which dr should i visit?

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What to do if i have a lump on my gum what could it be?

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What to do if i have a lump on my gum that comes and goes?

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What to do if i have a lump on my gum behind my bottom front tooth its pink and only tender if i press it its been there?

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Good day please help me in few days i just realised i have a lump on my gums on the lower front teeth on the inside part, its irritating and a bit painful especially after i washed my teeth. it looks like its a growing bump/lump. what do i do?

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I have a lump on my gum above the tooth that had been hurting me.... will taking antibiotics like penicillin get rid of the infection?

A member asked:

I have a small lump on my gum that has been present since november. it hasn't gotten bigger. it changes between being pink and being white. no pain.

A member asked:

For a year or so, a tooth has decayed and the sides broken off. on eating nuts today i now have a lump on my gum (inside) under the tooth. what is it?

A member asked:

I have a a lump on my gums it's right below my wisdom tooth that i was in pain for a couple of days ago. now my cheek is swollen what is it?

A member asked:

Hi i have a raised bluish lump on my gum/ lip. lump is hard but not painful. feels like it could be a blood clot from accidental biting of gum. do i need to visit my gp to check it?

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