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I have a bump or a lump in my upper mouth on the top of my gums, my front tooth is loose a little bit what could it be.

17 doctors weighed in across 7 answers

Infection: You probably have an abscessed tooth or infected gum tissue. The lump is probably the pus trying to find an exit. The looseness probably means some bone loss. Please get to your Dentist immediately while the tooth can still be saved.

Answered 5/22/2014

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Dental infection : Dental infection will not resolve on its own with home care. The most common type of the dental infection is a tooth or combination of both tooth-gum infection. In order to get appropriate treatment it is important to know the underlying cause for this infection. Rec.: see your dentist for evaluation, x-rays and treatment.

Answered 5/25/2014

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Many things...: ... but it needs to be seen, and soon, by a local dentist. Failure to treat promptly can result in the loss of the tooth. Please call for an appointment.

Answered 8/4/2014

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Dr. Dale Rottman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Possible infection: If the bump is above the loose tooth it is possible you are getting an abcess or infection either from the tooth or the gums around the tooth. Have your dentist evaluate the tooth

Answered 9/28/2017

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Infection: You have symptoms of an infection. See a d noisy ASAP for an exam and find out what is going on and the best treatment.

Answered 11/19/2014

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Possible abscess: Sounds like a possible abscess, if so - would need a root canal. Especially if there is a history of deep decay, multiple fillings in that tooth, or a history of trauma.

Answered 3/24/2015

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See dentist: as soon as possible for proper diagnosis and treatment. Abscessed tooth infections can spread and cause more serious health issues.

Answered 2/11/2015

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