A member asked:

Do i have a tooth absess? i just noticed a lump on my gums 3 days ago. it only hurts if i put pressure on it. it has turned purple

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Possibly: See the dentist. You don't want to risk damage to the roots of your teeth at this young age!!

Answered 4/9/2016

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Could be: It also may be that you have food or debris stuck between your teeth or under your gum. This really needs to be addressed by a local dentist.

Answered 1/8/2016

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Dr. I. Jay Freedman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

More than likely!: More than likely from your description, you have an abscess that is starting to express itself in that area of your gum. If the purple are forms a pimple head that may have a drainage hole, you have an abscess for sure! While it may not hurt, a dental abscess is life threatening. See a dentist ASAP and get appropriate care!

Answered 7/26/2014

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Needs to be seen: It could be a number if things and not necessarily a tooth abscess, but something that should be seen right away regardless. The sooner you see a dentist the sooner risk of even bigger problem is gone.

Answered 11/24/2015

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