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What Causes A White Bump On The Gums?
Question: Hi I keep getting a white bump on my gums accompanied with a red dot inside.i am able to pop it and when I do I then put pressure on the gums behind my teeth and then the white bump starts to come back Ian scared should I go to the medical adide unit since yellow stuff keeps coming out?
Brief Answer:
No emergency unit visit. Send an image for review!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have reviewed your information fully. While we need to evaluate and tell what the exact cause is, there is no reason to panic and go to the ER now. Most infections in the mouth are local and rarely require systemic antibiotics. Rinsing with salt water is good enough already. To further evaluate the lesions, I suggest you get an image and send to me for review. This way, I can provide more insights and suggestions.
To upload an image, simply click on the link to upload a file and follow the instructions. If this proves difficult, please send the image by mail to YYYY@YYYY and request that the image should be uploaded to your query.
I do promise to get back to you with more insights and helpful recommendations as soon as the requested information gets here.
No emergency unit visit. Send an image for review!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have reviewed your information fully. While we need to evaluate and tell what the exact cause is, there is no reason to panic and go to the ER now. Most infections in the mouth are local and rarely require systemic antibiotics. Rinsing with salt water is good enough already. To further evaluate the lesions, I suggest you get an image and send to me for review. This way, I can provide more insights and suggestions.
To upload an image, simply click on the link to upload a file and follow the instructions. If this proves difficult, please send the image by mail to YYYY@YYYY and request that the image should be uploaded to your query.
I do promise to get back to you with more insights and helpful recommendations as soon as the requested information gets here.
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Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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