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What Could Be The Reason For Having A Small Lump On My Top Gum?
Hello, I have a small lump on my top gum on the left side. My wisdom tooth is coming through and the left side of my face is slightly swollen.. It's quite painful. I've taken anti Inflametries to help the pain and take down the swelling, it hasn't worked. Please help.
Fri, 11 Apr 2014
hello thanks for consulting at hcm..lump inside could be intra oral abscess related t periapical r periodontal..and due to third molar eruption resulting in extra oral swelling as cellulitis..do salt water thrice daily..kindly consult ur oral surgeon for antibiotics and analgesics ,, if reqd radiographs,,hope it helps..tc
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