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Two white small bumps on my gums, what could this be?

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Abscess fustula: An abscess could break though the bone and the gums and appear as a small white bump. It could also be an ulcer. It would be wise to consult with your dentist.

Dr Halpern agreed

Answered 10/6/2016

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Dr. Abraham Jaskiel answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Bump on gums: Depending on the location it may be an abscess or virus, also dep. On how it looks.

Answered 8/23/2017

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