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How To Get Rid Of A Big Lump On Gums Which Came After Having Dental Floss?

I have a lump at the top of my gums at the begining of the month I went to the dentist to see what was causing pain in a tooth they said i had a chiped tooth that would need a root canal and someone was going to give a deep cleaning for an infection that i had they gave me dental floss when I left and said to floss and not worry about if it bleeds it is just draining out I don't have gingavitas or a tumor because they also gave me x-rays but now there is a big lump on the top of my gums on the right side of my mouth I have tried poping it but it is very moist and a hard part to get to in the mouth I used a safty pin and tried a meat knife by just pushing on it to see if it would pop I was wondering if you would know what it is or have any advice to get rid of it
Mon, 30 Dec 2013
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Hello,

Cause for lump on gums has to be evaluated and treated.

If there is periodontal infection,get a deep scaling as well as curettage done.

If there is any deep caries underlying tooth,it has to be root canal treated.

Please do visit a dentist and get a thorough clinical as well as x-ray evaluation done.

Complete course of antibiotics-analgesics has to be administered to relieve underlying infection.

Meanwhile,maintain oral hygiene well.

Take care.
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How To Get Rid Of A Big Lump On Gums Which Came After Having Dental Floss?

Hello, Cause for lump on gums has to be evaluated and treated. If there is periodontal infection,get a deep scaling as well as curettage done. If there is any deep caries underlying tooth,it has to be root canal treated. Please do visit a dentist and get a thorough clinical as well as x-ray evaluation done. Complete course of antibiotics-analgesics has to be administered to relieve underlying infection. Meanwhile,maintain oral hygiene well. Take care.