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What Causes Pale Red And Hard Bump On The Gums?

I have a lump on my gums, its whitish red. ive had it for over a month now, sometimes it not even there and sometimes it about a quarter of an inch big, when i eat it gets bigger, i just tryed to pop it thinkig it was an abcess and it didnt pop it just stayed the same size and bled a small amount where i poked it. is this CANCER??
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Hello,

Thanks for consulting HCM,

Read your query, as you have bump on the gum this can be Abscess for due to Periodontal problem or due to carious tooth may be formation of Periapical Abscess or this can be Pyogenic granuloma also.
Dont be worried it is not cancerous condition but I will advise you to consult oral surgeon and go for visual examination of swelling on gum if needed go for Investigations IOPA xray of tooth then go for its proper treatment .
Inmeantime do warm saline rinses two - three times a day , Do chlorhexidine mouthwash , brush your teeth twice daily .

Hope it will help you.
Wishing you good health.

Regards
Dr. Priyanka tiwari
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S's  Response
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The bump over the gums could be because of the abscess or a cyst. it can be secondary to tooth infection. Consult a oral physician and get a radiograph done and get it ruled out. If it secondary to tooth infection then get the tooth treated with RCT. IF it is a gum infection then get your teeth cleaned. You can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic). do saline gargling.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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What Causes Pale Red And Hard Bump On The Gums?

Hello, Thanks for consulting HCM, Read your query, as you have bump on the gum this can be Abscess for due to Periodontal problem or due to carious tooth may be formation of Periapical Abscess or this can be Pyogenic granuloma also. Dont be worried it is not cancerous condition but I will advise you to consult oral surgeon and go for visual examination of swelling on gum if needed go for Investigations IOPA xray of tooth then go for its proper treatment . Inmeantime do warm saline rinses two - three times a day , Do chlorhexidine mouthwash , brush your teeth twice daily . Hope it will help you. Wishing you good health. Regards Dr. Priyanka tiwari