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Suggest Treatment For Painful Lump Above Baby Tooth

I am 20 years old and still have a baby tooth. My adult tooth grew behind it a couple years ago.The baby tooth has been a little loose for a few years now before that it wasn't loose but recently when I touch the baby tooth or eat on that side of my mouth it hurts really bad. I also looked in the mirror and have a lump above the baby tooth and it is painful to the touch. I don't know what is wrong with it or what the lump means
Tue, 18 Nov 2014
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The painful bump above a baby tooth can be because of the tooth infection or gum infection. Nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. Confirm whether it is infection from the milk tooth or permanent tooth. You have to take a radiograph to confirm the diagnosis. If it is a infection from the baby tooth, get the tooth removed. If it is from the permanent tooth, then get the tooth restored with root canal treatment. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Painful Lump Above Baby Tooth

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The painful bump above a baby tooth can be because of the tooth infection or gum infection. Nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. Confirm whether it is infection from the milk tooth or permanent tooth. You have to take a radiograph to confirm the diagnosis. If it is a infection from the baby tooth, get the tooth removed. If it is from the permanent tooth, then get the tooth restored with root canal treatment. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole. I hope my answer will help you, take care.