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What Does A Lump On Gum Indicate?

I had my bottom left molar extracted yesterday after doing everything i was told i have a strange lump on my outter gum and a huge lump in my jaw line the extraction hole its self does not hurt just the outter gum and my jaw i have been applying ice with no relief
Wed, 3 Dec 2014
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The lump can be because of the inflammation secondary to the extraction. If any bone cutting has been done or any damage to the lymphatics can cause swelling over the gums or cheek region. Nothing to be panic, take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and ,etronidazole(if you are not allergic). You can also take antiinflammatory drugs like serratiopeptidase, which reduces the swelling.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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What Does A Lump On Gum Indicate?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The lump can be because of the inflammation secondary to the extraction. If any bone cutting has been done or any damage to the lymphatics can cause swelling over the gums or cheek region. Nothing to be panic, take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and ,etronidazole(if you are not allergic). You can also take antiinflammatory drugs like serratiopeptidase, which reduces the swelling. I hope my answer will help you, take care.