A member asked:

Feels like another tooth or the root of my tooth is trying to break through my gum. big bump, feels like tooth, and hurts when i touch it. whatis this?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Reena Gupta answered

Could be: Depends on the area..If it is the back molar area ...Could be your wisdom tooth errupting...Should get it evaluated by dentist as soon as possible.

Dr Sandler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/15/2014

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Tooth ?: Very possibly... You did not say where this bump was. If it is behind your last molars, it could be your wisdom teeth. If it is somewhere else, it could an exostosis.

Dr Eleczko agreed

Answered 9/30/2013

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A member asked:

Feels like another tooth or the root of my tooth is trying to break through my gum. big bump, feels like tooth, and hurts when i touch it. whatis this?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Reena Gupta answered

Dr Sandler and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Eleczko agreed

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