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What Causes A Small Lump On The Gums?

Hi I went to the dentist today and he found a small lump on my gums in front of my front bottom teeth he said the lump is not an abscess but it seems to have pushed my teeth a little bit..It is not painful and it is not red... I am curious to know it potiential?
Tue, 7 Jul 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your question in detail and can understand your concern..

In case if it is not diagnosed as an Abscess there are chances that the lump is caused due to trauma to the gums by opposite jaw teeth in case if you have a deep bite or trauma to the gums by some hard food or something else taken in mouth..

It is a result of inflammation in this case and at times if inflammation is not severe there seems to be no pain..

It can also be a apthous ulcer or canker sore..

Such a small lump will revolve on its own and no treatment is required..
In case if it does not resolve you should consult an Oral Pathologist and get evaluated..

Hope this information helps and thanks for writing to Healthcare magic..

If you find the answer helpful please give a Five star review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Causes A Small Lump On The Gums?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your question in detail and can understand your concern.. In case if it is not diagnosed as an Abscess there are chances that the lump is caused due to trauma to the gums by opposite jaw teeth in case if you have a deep bite or trauma to the gums by some hard food or something else taken in mouth.. It is a result of inflammation in this case and at times if inflammation is not severe there seems to be no pain.. It can also be a apthous ulcer or canker sore.. Such a small lump will revolve on its own and no treatment is required.. In case if it does not resolve you should consult an Oral Pathologist and get evaluated.. Hope this information helps and thanks for writing to Healthcare magic.. If you find the answer helpful please give a Five star review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..