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What Is A White Thing Growing In Hole Of A Lower Tooth Suggestive Of?

i have a hole in one of my lower teeth.
it doesnt hurt and my dentist said i can leave it. lately i have noticed a white thing growing there - it doesnt hurt and im wondering what it is and if its something urgent or an abcess ; i made an appointment with my dentist but its only in four weeks time
thank you
Thu, 24 Nov 2016
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Hi.
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

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

As per your complain a white thing growing on the gum of the tooth that is already having a hole seems to be most probably due to Dental Abscess formation that is due to infection progressing below the root tips of the tooth causing pus formation..

I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated soon and get an x ray done as delaying is not advisable because it can cause the infection to spread and can become painful and there can also be swelling over the face..

Tooth needs to be treated as it will not get resolved on its own or with medication..

The tooth might need root canal treatment followed by capping of the tooth for saving it..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Is A White Thing Growing In Hole Of A Lower Tooth Suggestive Of?

Hi. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain a white thing growing on the gum of the tooth that is already having a hole seems to be most probably due to Dental Abscess formation that is due to infection progressing below the root tips of the tooth causing pus formation.. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated soon and get an x ray done as delaying is not advisable because it can cause the infection to spread and can become painful and there can also be swelling over the face.. Tooth needs to be treated as it will not get resolved on its own or with medication.. The tooth might need root canal treatment followed by capping of the tooth for saving it.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.