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Is Painful Lump On The Lower Gum Of A Child Normal?

My son is 7 and complaining of toothache over the past week or so. He has a pea sized firm lump at the back of his lower gum and I suspect a molar erupting. He's in a fair bit of pain and rarely complains. Should I be concerned or is the lump normal. I'm worried in case if infection?
Fri, 18 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have painful lump on the lower gum of a child is normal during time of tooth eruption. Need not to owrry. I would suggest you to maintain complete hygiene of child. You should get clinical check up done by a dentist and get an xray done so that it can be ruled out what is exactly causing you the lump. Do brushing an flossing regularly. Avoid intake of sticky food. Get scaling and cleaning done in that area. In case of pain take proper antibiotic course. Massage with dologel as well to increase blood flow.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Is Painful Lump On The Lower Gum Of A Child Normal?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have painful lump on the lower gum of a child is normal during time of tooth eruption. Need not to owrry. I would suggest you to maintain complete hygiene of child. You should get clinical check up done by a dentist and get an xray done so that it can be ruled out what is exactly causing you the lump. Do brushing an flossing regularly. Avoid intake of sticky food. Get scaling and cleaning done in that area. In case of pain take proper antibiotic course. Massage with dologel as well to increase blood flow. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari