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I have this spot on my gums. its been there 5 days. it has a grey yellow center and red around it. some pus came out after i applied peroxide. cancer?

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Dr. Tarek Hamid answered

No: That could be an abscess forming from a decayed tooth that got infected , see a dentist for treatment , usually be either taking that tooth out or having root canal treatment done to preserve the tooth and restore it.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/13/2018

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Dr. John Van der Werff answered

Specializes in Dentistry

No...: It sounds more like an infection. I would suggest seeing your dentist asap.

Dr Sandler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/13/2018

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A member asked:

I have this spot on my gums. its been there 5 days. it has a grey yellow center and red around it. some pus came out after i applied peroxide. cancer?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Tarek Hamid answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Dr. John Van der Werff answered

Dr Sandler and 2 doctors agreed

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