What Causes A White Bump On The Back Of The Gums?

Posted on Thu, 31 Aug 2017

Question: I have this white bump on the back of my gums where my wisdom tooth are at, see attached. the area is painful and kind of hurts to chew. what could this white bump be, it doesn't hurt when I touch it with my tongue.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Extra growth of mucosa covering over the impacted molar

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query

I have examined the image thoroughly and I am of the opinion that, the fleshy bump like thing is a extra growth of mucosa over the impacted left, last, lower molar. The extra tissue is noticed when the new teeth is getting erupted. Meanwhile, the mucosa gets jammed between the both the upper and the lower jaw, seldom, causing pain and bleeding.

Normally, no intervention is required. If the pain persists, then, you need consult the dental surgeon for a thorough examination and management.

Hope this answers your query; I will be available for the follow-up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

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