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What Causes Lump In Gum?

I had a baby tooth with no adult tooth underneath. I'm 28 now and it has finally came all out. It started with a cavity and decayed and then the little pice that was left eventually fell out. It's been about a week and now I noticed a little lump in my gum. Is this really bad?
Thu, 27 Aug 2015
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Hi dear ,

As per your query you had a deciduous tooth which fall out and left behind lump in a gum . The symptoms you mention in query are poiting towards a dental abscess . Infection from the cavity spread upto the root tip of teeth and to gums also . I would suggest you to consult dentist for proper examination . Doctor may take X-ray to rule out condition of remianing tooth piece in gum which is causing infection . Doctor may clean the gum with hydrogen peroxide and prescribe antibiotic course along with anti inflammatory . For now doe warm saline rinses several times a day .

Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Lump In Gum?

Hi dear , As per your query you had a deciduous tooth which fall out and left behind lump in a gum . The symptoms you mention in query are poiting towards a dental abscess . Infection from the cavity spread upto the root tip of teeth and to gums also . I would suggest you to consult dentist for proper examination . Doctor may take X-ray to rule out condition of remianing tooth piece in gum which is causing infection . Doctor may clean the gum with hydrogen peroxide and prescribe antibiotic course along with anti inflammatory . For now doe warm saline rinses several times a day . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari