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Above front top teeth is a lump on gum like a tiny little lump , it is sore when i touch it with toungue or with finger, it feels hard but maybe that'?

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Dr. I. Jay Freedman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

An Abscess?: You appear to be describing an abscess that is related to one or more of your front teeth. Best course of action is to see a dentist and have a comprehensive exam. If an abscess is not treated, it could lead to tooth loss, pain, blood poisoning, even death on rare occasions! Don't delay... Knowledge is power!

Answered 4/4/2018

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Lump: Lots of things cause lumps, including abscessed (infected) tooth, infected gums, mucocele, cyst, just to mention a few. Any pain, bleeding or swelling is a red flag saying, "something's wrong." Go see your Dentist for differential diagnoses and appropriate treatment plan. Please do so before little lump becomes a big lump.

Answered 5/3/2016

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