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What Does A Lump On The Gum Indicate?

went to the dentist and had a silver tooth filling replaced by white went back 3 times and still didn't have the tooth right finally got it to where i can bite down but now noticing a month later I have a huge hard knot on the side of my gum doesn't really hurt but it's there and then did a cold test on my teeth on gums both sides could not feel it but could feel the cold test on front teeth.
Tue, 2 Jan 2018
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Dentist,  's  Response
Hi..
Thanks for the query..

The lump can be due to causes like a Periapical cyst..
It represents as a painless lump on the gum..

If it is bony hard it can be a bony torus..

So my suggestion is to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated..
An x ray can be done for confirmation..

If it is a cyst then it has to be removed by enucleation procedure..

If it is a bony torus then surgical removal can be done..

Hope this helps..

Regards..
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Dentist,  Dr. Harry Maheshwari's  Response
Hi Dear,

Lump on gum seems to be due to spread of infection form infected tooth into root area and into facial spaces and leading to formation of cystic swelling. I would suggest you to visit dentist (endodontist) once and get IOPA i.e intraoral x-ray done and start treatment after proper diagnosis. Go for proper antibiotic course to subside infection and cleaning and root planning of that area. Do warm saline gargles. Avoid chewing from that side.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry
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What Does A Lump On The Gum Indicate?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. The lump can be due to causes like a Periapical cyst.. It represents as a painless lump on the gum.. If it is bony hard it can be a bony torus.. So my suggestion is to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated.. An x ray can be done for confirmation.. If it is a cyst then it has to be removed by enucleation procedure.. If it is a bony torus then surgical removal can be done.. Hope this helps.. Regards..