Hi I had toothache two weeks ago my dentist thought it was abscess but two days later pain disappeared now I have a hard lump in my gum painless I seen the gp who sent me to dentist who still thinks could be an infection but not 100% what it is can you help me I'm really worried
Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query. As far as the lump over the gums is concerned, it can be because of the tooth infection that has resulted in abscess formation. Nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole (if you are not allergic). If the tooth is infected, then it has to be treated with root canal treatment. So the diagnosis has to be confirmed by doing a radiograph like intra oral peri apical radiograph. I hope I have answered your query. Take care.
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Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query. As far as the lump over the gums is concerned, it can be because of the tooth infection that has resulted in abscess formation. Nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole (if you are not allergic). If the tooth is infected, then it has to be treated with root canal treatment. So the diagnosis has to be confirmed by doing a radiograph like intra oral peri apical radiograph. I hope I have answered your query. Take care.