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What Does A Painless Hard Lump On The Gum Indicate?

Hi, I have had a very small painless hard lump on my gum behind one of my top teeth. It is not discoloured at all and only a little raised, so only be felt by tongue. I have been rinsing with warm salty water and it seems to be going down slowly and signs of gingivitis are also disappearing. Just wondering what this may be so I know before I go to the dentist?
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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hello thanks for consulting at hcm,, did u have recent hit/fall involving top teeth,, it could be periapical/ periodontal abscess...u shd take an iopa radiograph, and take a course of antibiotics n analgesics..hope it helps,,tc
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What Does A Painless Hard Lump On The Gum Indicate?

hello thanks for consulting at hcm,, did u have recent hit/fall involving top teeth,, it could be periapical/ periodontal abscess...u shd take an iopa radiograph, and take a course of antibiotics n analgesics..hope it helps,,tc