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Could A Bump On The Gum Be A Sign Of Cancer?

Hi, I am really scared!

I think I may have an ulcer or worse, mouth cancer. I have had my 4 back teeth on left hand side of my mouth for a couple of days however, they only began to hurt after eating. Now on the 3rd day of this, my ear is starting to ache. Also today after brushing my teeth I noticed a bump on my gum, on the same side of my mouth. Is this cancer?
Mon, 16 Jun 2014
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This is not cancer midday probably. Avoid eating and brushing on the side where teeth are removed for 1 week. Take antibiotics and analgesics for 5 days. This bump on your gym may be because of some trauma during extraction. If your problems don't resolve within a week you need to visit your dentist.
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Could A Bump On The Gum Be A Sign Of Cancer?

This is not cancer midday probably. Avoid eating and brushing on the side where teeth are removed for 1 week. Take antibiotics and analgesics for 5 days. This bump on your gym may be because of some trauma during extraction. If your problems don t resolve within a week you need to visit your dentist.