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Suggest Treatment For A Lump On The Mouth

Hi I'm 18 years old and I have never been to the dentist in my life because I have always refused or said it wasn't necessary, i was scared. I've taken care of my teeth poorly in the past but I have recently been very very good about it. I know I have a few cavities and underneath one, on my gum, is a lump about the size of a skittle. From what i've read online it cannot be good, any suggestions or help?
Fri, 10 Oct 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The lump on the gums is because of the infection from the tooth leading to Pus formation(periapical abscess). Nothing to be panic or get scared, consult a dental surgeon and get a radiograph done like IOPAR of the tooth of interest and confirm the diagnosis.
If there is infection in the root tip of the tooth, it has to be treated with root canal treatment. Meanwhile, a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic). Get the treatment done as early as possible.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Suggest Treatment For A Lump On The Mouth

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The lump on the gums is because of the infection from the tooth leading to Pus formation(periapical abscess). Nothing to be panic or get scared, consult a dental surgeon and get a radiograph done like IOPAR of the tooth of interest and confirm the diagnosis. If there is infection in the root tip of the tooth, it has to be treated with root canal treatment. Meanwhile, a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic). Get the treatment done as early as possible. I hope my answer will help you, take care.