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What Causes Small Bumps On Upper Gum Line?

Posted on Wed, 2 Jul 2014

Question: I have small( about the size of a pen tip) bumps on upper gum line. Same color as my gums. Right above the teeth

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Do they hurt?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about these bumps. I will like to know if they hurt and for how long have they been there? This will help to make the difference between acute and chronic possible causes.

Let me hear from you and I will promptly respond with suggestions on what this could be and the way forward.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)

They do not hurt. They are right above my front teet. Sporadically, about the size of a pencil tip and the same color as my gum. I also have two kinker soares

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Probably caused by an acute inflammatory reaction!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for following up with me.

From this added information, this seems to be an acute inflammatory reaction. For now, I will recommend monitoring and would only consider any further medical attention should they fail to regress within 2weeks or cause sever symptoms.

Canker sores require no aggressive treatment. Rinsing the mouth with an antiseptic mouth wash solution is enough. If pains are severe, you my want to take some paracetamol for relief.

I hope this help. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarification if need be. Also, keep me update about the bumps.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar