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What Causes Sore, White Lumpy Spot On Lower Gum?

Hi, The left hand side of my lower gum seems to have been sore for a few days. When I run my tongue over it, it feels as though there could be some sort of bump (white spot). I floss every day and brush my teeth for 2 minutes everyday so I am not quite sure what this is. It does not impact my eating or swallowing ability but when I run my tongue over the area it is sore relative to other areas of my mouth. Thank you!
Fri, 8 May 2015
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Brief ans:DENTAL ABSCESS/GUM BOIL

Hi..
Can understand your concern..

As per your query a sore lump on your gum can be a "GUM BOIL".

A gum boil can occur due to a number of reasons.

Firstly if it is located just below one tooth it can be due to a deeply decayed tooth which is causing pus formation (periapical abscess) below the root tips which is causing formation of lump..
In long term or chronic cases there is no pain but it can turn into acute painful condition any time.

Other reason can be a Gingival abscess (gum abscess) and it can be due to any injury to the gums in a specified area leading to penetration of bacteria in the gums and causing infection and lump.
At times food particles may stuck into gums and can lead to be a source of bacterial infection.

One reason can be a Periodontal abscess which occurs when there is infection in the gums leading to formation of pockets between gums and bone and the pockets are potential space for bacterial growth leading to formation of abscess..

I would suggest you to consult a dentist and get evaluated for the exact cause of the lump..

In case of decayed teeth Root canal treatment or extraction can solve the problem..

In case of gum abscess scaling and gum paint application can be helpful.

In case of periodontal abscess scaling, curettage, antibiotics can be relieving..

Hope your query is solved..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Sore, White Lumpy Spot On Lower Gum?

Brief ans:DENTAL ABSCESS/GUM BOIL Hi.. Can understand your concern.. As per your query a sore lump on your gum can be a GUM BOIL . A gum boil can occur due to a number of reasons. Firstly if it is located just below one tooth it can be due to a deeply decayed tooth which is causing pus formation (periapical abscess) below the root tips which is causing formation of lump.. In long term or chronic cases there is no pain but it can turn into acute painful condition any time. Other reason can be a Gingival abscess (gum abscess) and it can be due to any injury to the gums in a specified area leading to penetration of bacteria in the gums and causing infection and lump. At times food particles may stuck into gums and can lead to be a source of bacterial infection. One reason can be a Periodontal abscess which occurs when there is infection in the gums leading to formation of pockets between gums and bone and the pockets are potential space for bacterial growth leading to formation of abscess.. I would suggest you to consult a dentist and get evaluated for the exact cause of the lump.. In case of decayed teeth Root canal treatment or extraction can solve the problem.. In case of gum abscess scaling and gum paint application can be helpful. In case of periodontal abscess scaling, curettage, antibiotics can be relieving.. Hope your query is solved.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.