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Swelling or Lump in upper gum
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I have a slight swelling or lump behind my upper teeth in my mouth. I don't know it's a lump or something else. It pains only when I touch it otherwise no difficulty is there. Can anyone tell me what kind of problem is this?
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This lump or swelling is mostly because of some kind of inflammation , infection .
An xray would help to confirm the associated tooth.
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Visit a dentist and get a thorough examination done .
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Swelling or lump come if there is any inflamation or infection.
if any associated tooth is sensitive or paining then you need to visit dentist and get X ray done.
sometimes brush injury may happen or gingivitis may result in current situation.
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visit dentist asap.
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do to pinch or touch area with any sharp thing.
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Hi from the symptoms you are describing and your age mentioned it looks like it's a wisdom tooth eruption issue hence the swelling.
Because of the inflammation you have pain.
Get a consult , and an xray.
Use warm saline rinses to ease the pain.
Antibiotics would be advised after examination.
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Consult for further queries.
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Dr. Dhiraj Kumar
Dental Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Delhi
It could be dental abscess or gum infection.
Do visit a local dentist for treatment and physical evaluation.
Do get an x ray done.
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Dr. Arvind Mittal
Dentist
16 yrs exp
Jaipur
Hello
Plz attach photographs,it may Be due gum inflammation
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi.
Kindly attach a photograph to see what's happening so that we can give you the best opinion .
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