HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can Swollen Gum And Lump On Neck Be Gum Infection?

My son - age 14 - with no other health problems - has suddenly (overnight) developed swelling between 3 of his lower front teeth and two painful marble-sized lumps on his neck. One of the lumps is directly under his chin, in the middle, approximately beneath where the problem with his gums is. The other lump is directly under the end (farthest back) part of his jaw. I assume it's the lymph node there. He gets regular dental checkups and had dental xrays done only 2 or 3 months ago, with no cavities or other issues. Does this sound like a tooth or gum infection and would it be better to see a dentist or a doctor? Thanks.
Fri, 20 Jun 2014
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Thanks for using Health Care Magic.

Read your query.

The lumps can be due to abscess in relation to any of the three anterior lower teeth mentioned ( periodontal abscess) thus triggering the enlargement of the lymph nodes in the sub mandibular region.

I would advice you to visit your dentist and get it checked to rule out the abscess,thus getting the needful treatment done.

For the pain ,brufen can be given ,He may also require a dose of antibiotics.

Do saline gargling.

Thanks and regards.
I find this answer helpful

 1 user finds this helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: Find out which dental treatment will work best for your teeth. Ask here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Gum infection


Loading Online Doctors....
Can Swollen Gum And Lump On Neck Be Gum Infection?

Thanks for using Health Care Magic. Read your query. The lumps can be due to abscess in relation to any of the three anterior lower teeth mentioned ( periodontal abscess) thus triggering the enlargement of the lymph nodes in the sub mandibular region. I would advice you to visit your dentist and get it checked to rule out the abscess,thus getting the needful treatment done. For the pain ,brufen can be given ,He may also require a dose of antibiotics. Do saline gargling. Thanks and regards.