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What Could Be The Painless Lump On My Gums?

Ok I have a question, I have a i would say almost pea sized white lump on gums on the top near the back of my teeth and the cheek, it causes me no pain and I just noticed it so I have no idea how long it has been there just noticing it today I would assume not long, what could it be?
Wed, 23 Apr 2014
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Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM.
The lump which you are mentioning which is present on the gums , can be sinus opening, which occurs because of tooth infection.
Actually when a tooth is infected an abscess is formed at the apex of the tooth, which in chronic condition seaks an area to drain.
So this abscess forms a lump on the gums, which you are noticing. Better that once you should visit a dentist and get an x-ray done of that area, which will show you the area of infection.
Hope it will help you.
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What Could Be The Painless Lump On My Gums?

Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM. The lump which you are mentioning which is present on the gums , can be sinus opening, which occurs because of tooth infection. Actually when a tooth is infected an abscess is formed at the apex of the tooth, which in chronic condition seaks an area to drain. So this abscess forms a lump on the gums, which you are noticing. Better that once you should visit a dentist and get an x-ray done of that area, which will show you the area of infection. Hope it will help you.