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What Causes Lumps In The Gums?

I am 40and I have gotten knots that have come up on my bottom gum this weekend. The top of my mouth has been sore. I don't know if I have an infected tooth or not. I have been going threw some hormonal changes and was wondering if those sores are related to that or I need to get to denstist?
Mon, 7 Sep 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...

As per your complain lumps on gums can occur in case if you are undergoing some hormonal changes then the most common manifestation on gums is swelling over gums and formation of small diffuse lumps while at times if there is plaque and tartar deposits on gums swelling and lumps can become large enough to partially cover the teeth.
A number of other common reasons for lumps on gums are irritation of gums with some hard food or sharp teeth, it can also be due to canker sores or apthous ulcers, it can also be due to infection and inflammation of gums leading to formation of gum abscess or a gum boil, it can also be due to deeply infected tooth leading to formation of dental abscess..

You need not to worry and just consult an Oral Physician to get evaluated for the exact cause of the lumps and get treated accordingly as treatment plan will vary according to the cause..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Causes Lumps In The Gums?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... As per your complain lumps on gums can occur in case if you are undergoing some hormonal changes then the most common manifestation on gums is swelling over gums and formation of small diffuse lumps while at times if there is plaque and tartar deposits on gums swelling and lumps can become large enough to partially cover the teeth. A number of other common reasons for lumps on gums are irritation of gums with some hard food or sharp teeth, it can also be due to canker sores or apthous ulcers, it can also be due to infection and inflammation of gums leading to formation of gum abscess or a gum boil, it can also be due to deeply infected tooth leading to formation of dental abscess.. You need not to worry and just consult an Oral Physician to get evaluated for the exact cause of the lumps and get treated accordingly as treatment plan will vary according to the cause.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..