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What Is The Treatment For A Hard Lump On The Gums?

I have a hard lump that has formed just at the front of my soft palette to the side just across from my teeth. It is very painful and hurts everytime I swallow. It seems to have come up very quickly. I had slight discomfort yesterday but the pain and discomfort today is significantly more intense. When I try to look at it I can really see anything. There is no significant redness or anything white and the lump itself is hard to see but when I touch it it feels very tender, hard and is roughly pea sized. When I swallow it almost the feeling of having a bruised soft palate. The pain is instantly intensified when I smile also, and feels as though the soft skin there is stretching. I also have slight pain on the right side of my jaw which is the side the lump is closer to. I am quite worried! Any ideas? Should I see a dentist??? please help! Thank you
Mon, 11 Aug 2014
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Hello thank you for your queries at hcm.
Lump is probably due to collection of fibrous tissue.or may be lipid tissue.
Yes you should see dentist for perfect diagnosis. He can see the lesion clinically. can take x-ray or tissue for microscopic examination and give you better idea on condition.
You can reconsult for further queries.
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What Is The Treatment For A Hard Lump On The Gums?

Hello thank you for your queries at hcm. Lump is probably due to collection of fibrous tissue.or may be lipid tissue. Yes you should see dentist for perfect diagnosis. He can see the lesion clinically. can take x-ray or tissue for microscopic examination and give you better idea on condition. You can reconsult for further queries.