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Child Has Tooth Pain After Dental Work. Lump On Gums. What Could This Be?
Hi, i have a 3 year old daughter that came to me today and said her teeth hurt she just had dental work done about 6 months ago so i dont think it would have anything to do with that but i looked inside her mouth and she has a lump on her gums on the right side the lump is about the size on the end of my little finger what could this be and how can i get ride of it, it looks like a blister but its not it does not have puss inside it
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
Hello & welcome
you have to notice if this lump is present behind the teeth at the end of arch or is associated with some tooth.
Because if this swelling is associated with some tooth than this may be a periapical infection, and you have to visit your dentist.
But this is an eruption cyst if present at the end of arch & there is no need to worry this will subside by itself.
thanks & take care
you have to notice if this lump is present behind the teeth at the end of arch or is associated with some tooth.
Because if this swelling is associated with some tooth than this may be a periapical infection, and you have to visit your dentist.
But this is an eruption cyst if present at the end of arch & there is no need to worry this will subside by itself.
thanks & take care
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