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What Causes Lump On Gums Post Tooth Extraction?
I had both wisdom teeth on top extracted a couple months ago.... it was just a simple extraction and didn't have any complications at all except for the top right side they did say part of the root broke but thought they got it all... about two weeks ago I noticed a small lump forming on the inside of my gum by the area where the tooth was extracted.. it does not hurt and when I push on it, it just feel like a hard lump. Any ideas what this could be and what my next steps should be
Mon, 14 Dec 2015
Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...
As per your complain a hard lump on the jaw line after 2 months of wisdom tooth removal can be due to either any remaining tooth piece in the socket or any foreign body accidentally left into the socket during wisdom tooth removal. These can lead to infection at a later stage leading to formation of the lump.
One more thing that should be considered is that the molar just before the wisdom tooth is not infected and causing the problem.
I would suggest you to consult an oral surgeon and get evaluated by a clinical examination and x ray to diagnose the cause of lump.
Hope this information helps
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...
As per your complain a hard lump on the jaw line after 2 months of wisdom tooth removal can be due to either any remaining tooth piece in the socket or any foreign body accidentally left into the socket during wisdom tooth removal. These can lead to infection at a later stage leading to formation of the lump.
One more thing that should be considered is that the molar just before the wisdom tooth is not infected and causing the problem.
I would suggest you to consult an oral surgeon and get evaluated by a clinical examination and x ray to diagnose the cause of lump.
Hope this information helps
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