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Bump Just Behind Bottom Back Molar, Painful To Eat. What Could It Be ?
Hi.this morning I felt a bump just behide my botten back molor in the back of my mouth.it has got worse over the day and it was painful to eat.i had a look in the mirror but all I could see was a normal colored lump and there is a little flap that goes over my back tooth and it hurts when I push it with my tough.please help I am only 12 years old
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Thu, 16 May 2013
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Hello and welcome to hcm forum,
Have got all the permanent teeth erupted?
If not,the lump may be arised due to the inflammation while eruption of permanent successors.
Get a thorough clinical evaluation by a dentist.
Any decayed or periodontally infected teeth if present,has to be detected and treated.
Take antibiotics-analgesics after consulting with your dentist.
Gargle frequently using warm saline and betadine.
Maintain oral hygiene well.
Take care.
Have got all the permanent teeth erupted?
If not,the lump may be arised due to the inflammation while eruption of permanent successors.
Get a thorough clinical evaluation by a dentist.
Any decayed or periodontally infected teeth if present,has to be detected and treated.
Take antibiotics-analgesics after consulting with your dentist.
Gargle frequently using warm saline and betadine.
Maintain oral hygiene well.
Take care.
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