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Suggest Treatment For Lump On Gum Before Root Canal Treatment

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Posted on Thu, 4 Dec 2014
Question: I have an upper molar that I am waiting to have a root canal on. I am on antibiotics and have just noticed a rather large lump in my gum above that tooth. It does not hurt. Do you have any idea what that might be? Never experienced that before. Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Abscess

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

The large lump in your gum could be an abscess which might required to be drained with a small incision. Continue to take antibiotics as prescribed, it should settle down within a week

I wish you good health

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Lump On Gum Before Root Canal Treatment

Brief Answer: Abscess Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query The large lump in your gum could be an abscess which might required to be drained with a small incision. Continue to take antibiotics as prescribed, it should settle down within a week I wish you good health I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me Regards