Can A Lump In The Lower Gum Be Treated By Gargling Salt Water?

Posted on Mon, 21 Aug 2017

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Question : In my mouth I have had a painful protuberance on the gum of my lower rear molar. It has been there for more than three weeks. Gargling with salt water hasn't helped. I noticed it for the first time when I was traveling in Vietnam.

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide following details.

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Thanks for the query..

Please provide the following details so that I can guide you better.

1.Is the protruberance bony hard?
2.Do you have any discharge like pus?
3.Did you get your wisdom tooth removed previously?
4.Are you having wisdom teeth erupted on other sides?

Please revert back with answers..

Regards..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (1 hour later)

I had all of the wisdom teeth removed at age 18. The bump is firm when I press on it and doesn't seem to move, but I don't not feel a solid/bony surface where the white dot is. I haven't noticed any discharge.

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Looks like infection..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
It looks like Infection..
Take a course of antibiotics and anti inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen after consulting a Physician or an Emergency Room
Do antiseptic mouthwash gargles..

If after 5 days also you do not find d improvement then an x ray should be done..

Hope this helps..

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad