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I Have Lump On The Gum Under One Of My Teeth. Could It Be Cancer?

I dip and where I put it in my mouth there is one lump on the gum under one of my teeth Could it be cancer?? And it hurts to apply pressure to it.
Sat, 20 Aug 2011
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Hi,
Thanks for query,
Do not think about cancer.
You might have apical abscess causing swelling and pain.
Consult dentist and drain the pus if there and one course of antibiotic course and you will be alright.
Go for treatment if dental carry is there.
Ok and bye.
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I Have Lump On The Gum Under One Of My Teeth. Could It Be Cancer?

Hi, Thanks for query, Do not think about cancer. You might have apical abscess causing swelling and pain. Consult dentist and drain the pus if there and one course of antibiotic course and you will be alright. Go for treatment if dental carry is there. Ok and bye.