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Could Small Ball Like Growth On Gums Indicate Cancer?

Hi, I have a small ball like thing on my gums. It s on both sides of my lower jaw. It does not hurt but is hard. The left side is more pointy than the right side. My grandfather had oral cancer, should I be worried? I do not smoke, chew tabacco or drink.
Mon, 5 Jan 2015
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Hello,

Thanks for consulting HCM

Read your query as you have small growth on both side of gums this can be due to poor periodontal condition , it can be due to formation of periodontal abscess or growth can be due to tooth infection formation of periapical abscess .
Dont be worried so much I will suggest you to consult oral surgeon for examination of gum and inmeantime do warm saline gargle two - three times a day .

Hope this will help you.
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Could Small Ball Like Growth On Gums Indicate Cancer?

Hello, Thanks for consulting HCM Read your query as you have small growth on both side of gums this can be due to poor periodontal condition , it can be due to formation of periodontal abscess or growth can be due to tooth infection formation of periapical abscess . Dont be worried so much I will suggest you to consult oral surgeon for examination of gum and inmeantime do warm saline gargle two - three times a day . Hope this will help you.