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What Causes A Lump On The Front Tooth?

Had a lump above my froont tooth for ages like a good 5 to 6 months hurt when applied preasure but bar that it didnt bother me. In the past 12 hours its doubled in size and length and i now have sweeling to the face right by my nose and under my eye. Its very painful and ive had the lump since not long after having a filling in that tooth. Cant get in dentist till 28th as its christmas. Any ideas how i can keep the swelling down and pain away intill then. Any idea what it could be xx
Wed, 25 Jan 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

As per your complain it seems like there is formation of dental abscess due to deep Infection in tooth leading to accumulation of pus below the root tips of the tooth causing swelling and pain..

At times the pus perforates the bone and gets accumulated under the soft tissues leading to swollen lump and when the inflammation and infection increases there can be swelling over the face/ cheek in the area adjacent to the infected tooth..

It should be confirmed by getting an x ray of the tooth done under supervision of an Endodontist....

In case if it is an abscess and tooth is in a condition to be saved then Root Canal Treatment of tooth followed by antibiotics and painkillers will help..

In case of deep decay extraction of tooth will help in complete resolution..

As of now consult an Emergency room and get evaluated and a prescription of antibiotics like Augmentin and anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen along with Serratiopeptidases will help in reducing pain and swelling..
Do cool compresses over the swelling..

Hope this helps..

Regards..
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What Causes A Lump On The Front Tooth?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. As per your complain it seems like there is formation of dental abscess due to deep Infection in tooth leading to accumulation of pus below the root tips of the tooth causing swelling and pain.. At times the pus perforates the bone and gets accumulated under the soft tissues leading to swollen lump and when the inflammation and infection increases there can be swelling over the face/ cheek in the area adjacent to the infected tooth.. It should be confirmed by getting an x ray of the tooth done under supervision of an Endodontist.... In case if it is an abscess and tooth is in a condition to be saved then Root Canal Treatment of tooth followed by antibiotics and painkillers will help.. In case of deep decay extraction of tooth will help in complete resolution.. As of now consult an Emergency room and get evaluated and a prescription of antibiotics like Augmentin and anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen along with Serratiopeptidases will help in reducing pain and swelling.. Do cool compresses over the swelling.. Hope this helps.. Regards..