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How To Treat Swollen And Throbbing Bump On The Top Of Mouth?

I have a bump on the top of my mouth it is swollen and thobbing when I don t touch it and hurts when I do touch it. I m trying not to touch it but it s hard and it feels like it s moving my front tooth. Is there something I should put on it? I feel like I can t wear my retainer cause that irritates it but I don t want my front tooth to move either ? What should I do
Thu, 9 Jul 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

The bump you mention in query can occur because of two reasons

Firstly it can be due ti gun infection ( gingivitis) .

Secondly it can be due to dental abscess .

I would suggest you to consult dentist for proper evaluation . Doctor may order X-RAY to find out exact cause .

If it is a gum infection doctor will perform oral prophylaxis and prescribe antibiotics (metronidazole) .

If it will be due to abscess the either dentist will drain the abscess along with antibiotics or simple prescribe antibiotics and anti inflammatory .

After few days doctor may perform root canal .

Till then do not wear retainer .

Do baking soda rinses .

Maintain oral hygiene.

Take advil or tylenol for pain and swelling .

Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How To Treat Swollen And Throbbing Bump On The Top Of Mouth?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. The bump you mention in query can occur because of two reasons Firstly it can be due ti gun infection ( gingivitis) . Secondly it can be due to dental abscess . I would suggest you to consult dentist for proper evaluation . Doctor may order X-RAY to find out exact cause . If it is a gum infection doctor will perform oral prophylaxis and prescribe antibiotics (metronidazole) . If it will be due to abscess the either dentist will drain the abscess along with antibiotics or simple prescribe antibiotics and anti inflammatory . After few days doctor may perform root canal . Till then do not wear retainer . Do baking soda rinses . Maintain oral hygiene. Take advil or tylenol for pain and swelling . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Dr. Harry Maheshwari