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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On The Gums

I recently had an issue with a tooth that had a filling. Something came off but the filling was still there. I went to the dentist to get it checked out. They wanted to charge way too much so I moved on. A couple days ago the filling fell out but I've noticed even before the filling fell out that my gum around that tooth had swollen up. When I looked at it in the mirror I see that there is a white bump. What seems to be the issue?
Thu, 18 Aug 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain a white bump over the gum of the tooth that had a filling seems to be due to secondary decay in the tooth that has progressed below the root tips of the tooth leading to formation of pus..
The pus perforates the bone and accumulates in the soft tissues leading to a lump over the gum..

I would suggest you to consult a Dentist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like x ray can help in diagnosis and treated accordingly..

You can be advised Root Canal Treatment of tooth followed by antibiotics and painkillers for relief..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On The Gums

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain a white bump over the gum of the tooth that had a filling seems to be due to secondary decay in the tooth that has progressed below the root tips of the tooth leading to formation of pus.. The pus perforates the bone and accumulates in the soft tissues leading to a lump over the gum.. I would suggest you to consult a Dentist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like x ray can help in diagnosis and treated accordingly.. You can be advised Root Canal Treatment of tooth followed by antibiotics and painkillers for relief.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.