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How To Treat A Large Lump On Gum?

My 10 yr old daughter just found a large lump on her top gum above her tooth (2 teeth from front). It doesn't hurt and is a little more red than the rest of her gum. Any ideas? She grinds her teeth at night but since she doesn't have her permanent molars, she can't use a gaurd.
Tue, 15 Jul 2014
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Read your query.

The swelling suggests gingival abscess involving the tooth mentioned.It can be either due to poor oral hygiene maintained or any of the tooth mentioned can be decayed.

Do make her maintain her oral hygiene well and advice her saline gargling which help in the reduction of the inflamed tissue.

I would suggests you visit your local pedodontist to have it checked and if the tooth is decayed ,get it filled .If needed you can have her teeth cleaned at the dentist office.

Hope this was useful to you.

Thanks and regards.
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How To Treat A Large Lump On Gum?

Thanks for using Health care Magic. Read your query. The swelling suggests gingival abscess involving the tooth mentioned.It can be either due to poor oral hygiene maintained or any of the tooth mentioned can be decayed. Do make her maintain her oral hygiene well and advice her saline gargling which help in the reduction of the inflamed tissue. I would suggests you visit your local pedodontist to have it checked and if the tooth is decayed ,get it filled .If needed you can have her teeth cleaned at the dentist office. Hope this was useful to you. Thanks and regards.