HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Lump On Below Second Back Tooth, Painful, Pain When Putting Pressure, Smoker. Could It Be Cancer?

hi, on the left side of my mouth just below my second back tooth, i have a around about 2 cm red lump i have had it for about 1 week now and was normally not painful, but yesterday it started acing and today my tooth that it is under has been pushed higher ( feels weird to bite down ) and it hurts when putting pressure on it, it is a aching pain that is constant, also i am a smoker so could it be cancer?
Mon, 4 Nov 2013
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hello and welcome.

your symptoms indicate towards abscess.please visit your dentist .Take a small x ray and get the concerned tooth treated.It is not cancer.

Hope it helps.
Thanks.
Take care
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to kidney problems Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Lump On Below Second Back Tooth, Painful, Pain When Putting Pressure, Smoker. Could It Be Cancer?

Hello and welcome. your symptoms indicate towards abscess.please visit your dentist .Take a small x ray and get the concerned tooth treated.It is not cancer. Hope it helps. Thanks. Take care