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Suggest Treatment For Hard Painless Lump On Gums

I have had a hard painless lump on my gum just under my right nostril for over 4 years now. U cannot see the lump but can feel it upon touch, i have had dental and head xrays and both came back clear however recently i have developed a sinus infection causing severe pain in this area when touched and runing into the tooth below causing tooth ache i am getting very worried and any help would be appreciated thank you
Tue, 27 Jan 2015
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Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM!

If I were your treating Doctor for this case of painless gum nodule, I would come up with three possibilities, these include:

1.     a pyogenic granuloma; but generally these are painful and bleed when injured!
2.     The second possibility is of a fibroepithelial polyp      
3.     The last possibility is of some benign cyst like peri-odontal cyst or peri-apical cyst     

Overall, it is benign and not worry much about this but also do not neglect this!

I suggest you to maintain oral hygiene and do some FNAC like microscopic test for confirmation!

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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Suggest Treatment For Hard Painless Lump On Gums

Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM! If I were your treating Doctor for this case of painless gum nodule, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1. a pyogenic granuloma; but generally these are painful and bleed when injured! 2. The second possibility is of a fibroepithelial polyp 3. The last possibility is of some benign cyst like peri-odontal cyst or peri-apical cyst Overall, it is benign and not worry much about this but also do not neglect this! I suggest you to maintain oral hygiene and do some FNAC like microscopic test for confirmation! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.