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What Does A Soft Lump On Gum Indicate?

Hi, I recently noticed a soft lump just beside a tooth on which I had a root canal performed years back. The lump is not painful but I noticed that sometimes the swelling reduces and blood comes out. The next day it swells again. I noticed some small puss right on the top of it too.
Mon, 21 Jul 2014
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Thanks for using Health Care Magic.

Read your query.

The signs and symptoms you have presented suggests reinfection in the root canal treated tooth.

I would advice you to visit your Endodontist and get a X-ray done to evaluate the status of the abscess.Go ahead with the re-treatment of the tooth if there are favorable conditions.Antibiotics may be required with prescription from the dentist.

Do salt water gargling.

Hope this was useful.

thanks and regards.
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What Does A Soft Lump On Gum Indicate?

Thanks for using Health Care Magic. Read your query. The signs and symptoms you have presented suggests reinfection in the root canal treated tooth. I would advice you to visit your Endodontist and get a X-ray done to evaluate the status of the abscess.Go ahead with the re-treatment of the tooth if there are favorable conditions.Antibiotics may be required with prescription from the dentist. Do salt water gargling. Hope this was useful. thanks and regards.