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How To Treat A Painful Lump On The Gum?

I have a gum problem. Near my wisdom teeth on the right side I have I bump. It is the normal color but it raises up. When I apply pressure there is pain, I have trouble eating. I have to chew a lot slower and it takes 3 hours to finish a meal. I was wondering if I should worry, or will it go away after a few days? And when? I wonder what the cause is, is it because I'm getting my wisdom teeth?
Tue, 1 Jul 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. The lump over the third molar is because of the pericoronitis or pericoronal abscess(infection of the gum). consult a oral maxillofacial surgeon and take a radiograph to rule out whether sufficient space is there for the tooth to erupt. If space is not there for the tooth to erupt then get the tooth removed, if space is there then get the gums covering over the tooth removed. you can also take a course of antibiotics. do saline gargling. i hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Dentist,  Dr. Muhammed Jasil's  Response
Its inflamation of gum around ur wisdom tooth called pericoronitis.use chlorohexidine mouth wash 4 times dialy.under antiboitic coverage for 5 days..later consult a dentist
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How To Treat A Painful Lump On The Gum?

Thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. The lump over the third molar is because of the pericoronitis or pericoronal abscess(infection of the gum). consult a oral maxillofacial surgeon and take a radiograph to rule out whether sufficient space is there for the tooth to erupt. If space is not there for the tooth to erupt then get the tooth removed, if space is there then get the gums covering over the tooth removed. you can also take a course of antibiotics. do saline gargling. i hope my answer will help you, take care.