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I was wondering what are these white hard lumps on my gum? it's under where my lip has an ulcer inside when i pull the lip up its very dark red @ root
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Bone: You are probably seeing bony contours showing through the firm gum tissue, and likely on your lower front teeth. The dark red is probably the unattached (looser) mucosal tissue which connects to your lip. The color is due to the number of blood vessels present and the thinness of the tissue. All normal. If you press the lumps, they will probably be hard. Worry not.
Answered 3/25/2015
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See a dentist: Some conditions may require further assessment, tests and your dentist may book a follow-up appointment or refer you to a specialist to determine a diagnosis. Take care.
Answered 3/29/2015
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