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What Causes A Aching Soft Lump Between Nostril And Gums?

32yof, 5'1''; hx of root canal/crown placement of right front tooth in 1999; now have palpable raised area between right nostril down to gums- beneath gums- not externally visible; tender to pressure/percussion; no fevers; throbbing pain/pain with pressure to tooth; abscess? cyst? tooth or sinus?
Thu, 24 Jul 2014
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Dentist,  's  Response
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Read your query.

Re-infection of the root canal treated tooth can be the cause for the swelling ,tenderness and pain in the region leading to the abscess formation.

I would advice you to visit your endodontist and get a radio graph done to see the status of th eroot canal treated tooth.If needed ,carry on the re-treatment. If not periapical surgery can also help you .

For the pain take ibuprofen tab ( if you are not allergic to any medicine).Antibiotics may be required like amoxicillin 500mg and metrolag 200 mg on prescription by your dentist.

Hope this was useful.

Thanks and regards.
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S's  Response
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The aching soft lump could be because of the periapical cyst or granuloma. Consult a oral physician and take a radiograph to rule out any cyst or granuloma.
if there is still infection in the root tip the tooth has to be retreated.
for the infe ction You can take a course of antibiotics and analgesics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days(if you are not allergic).
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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What Causes A Aching Soft Lump Between Nostril And Gums?

Thanks for using Health care Magic. Read your query. Re-infection of the root canal treated tooth can be the cause for the swelling ,tenderness and pain in the region leading to the abscess formation. I would advice you to visit your endodontist and get a radio graph done to see the status of th eroot canal treated tooth.If needed ,carry on the re-treatment. If not periapical surgery can also help you . For the pain take ibuprofen tab ( if you are not allergic to any medicine).Antibiotics may be required like amoxicillin 500mg and metrolag 200 mg on prescription by your dentist. Hope this was useful. Thanks and regards.