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For two days i have had a small hard white bump/lump on my lower gums and sometimes hurts. im seeing the dentist next week. could it be serious? should i be worried?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Gum bumps: Bumps on gum usually are a sign of a periapical dental abscess and it requires treatment by a dentist as soon as possible.

Answered 12/5/2019

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A member asked:

For two days i have had a small hard white bump/lump on my lower gums and sometimes hurts. im seeing the dentist next week. could it be serious? should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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