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What Could Cause Recurring Pus Filled Bump In Mouth Between Tongue And Lower Teeth?

I have a puss filled bump in my mouth...the lower part between the connection of your tongue underneath and your lower teeth. It's probably 1/2 inch below the gum line. It keeps coming back after it pops, it's been going on for about week and half or so.
Wed, 16 Apr 2014
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Hi. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
I read your query. The pus on the lingual side of lower teeth can be due to tooth or gum infection. Check if there is any cavity in corresponding teeth.
Or if you had any trauma to lower teeth, any toothbrush injury or calculus.
I suggest you to visit a dentist and get an x-ray done. If it is due to periapical infection, you may need RCT of affected tooth. In case of gum infection, you may need curettage and scaling of that portion of gums.
Both are minor procedures, usually done under local anesthesia.
Do warm saline rinses. This will help in draining pus and reduce swelling. Your dentist will prescribe you antibiotics and painkillers. Brush twice daily. Take healthy diet, vitamins, minerals.
Hope the answer helps you. Thank you!
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What Could Cause Recurring Pus Filled Bump In Mouth Between Tongue And Lower Teeth?

Hi. Welcome to Healthcaremagic. I read your query. The pus on the lingual side of lower teeth can be due to tooth or gum infection. Check if there is any cavity in corresponding teeth. Or if you had any trauma to lower teeth, any toothbrush injury or calculus. I suggest you to visit a dentist and get an x-ray done. If it is due to periapical infection, you may need RCT of affected tooth. In case of gum infection, you may need curettage and scaling of that portion of gums. Both are minor procedures, usually done under local anesthesia. Do warm saline rinses. This will help in draining pus and reduce swelling. Your dentist will prescribe you antibiotics and painkillers. Brush twice daily. Take healthy diet, vitamins, minerals. Hope the answer helps you. Thank you!