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Suggest Treatment For Fleshy Lump On Gum
Hi my son who is 10 has a fleshy lump on the out side of his bottom gum. The lump is squishy and larger than an ulcer and he says it doesn't hurt to press. Although he says the tooth near it is slightly sensitive when eating. Do you think it needs looking at?
Wed, 3 Dec 2014
Hello and welcome.
Thanks for sharing your concern.
your son might appear problem free,as there is no symptoms like pain or tenderness,but it requires a dental checkup.
At early ages children present such symptoms due to decay in the periapical area,that is infection around the roots of one or many teeth.It is must to visit your dentist and get clinical as well as radio graphic examination done.
Hope it helps.
Thanks.
Take care.
Thanks for sharing your concern.
your son might appear problem free,as there is no symptoms like pain or tenderness,but it requires a dental checkup.
At early ages children present such symptoms due to decay in the periapical area,that is infection around the roots of one or many teeth.It is must to visit your dentist and get clinical as well as radio graphic examination done.
Hope it helps.
Thanks.
Take care.
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