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#70061 - 02/04/10 12:34 AM Gum Lump/abcess?
KatyTexasBoys New-Baby Registered: 09/29/09 Posts: 3	Carson (7) just pointed out a lump on his gums tonight. It is on the next to last tooth in the back , on the side of the gum. It is about the size of a pea, firm and skin colored. Says it does not hurt but had mentioned a tooth ache occasinally but we thought he had food stuck and after flossing was better a few weeks ago. Any idea what that might be? I am sure I will be at the dentist tomorrow! Thanks!
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#70062 - 02/04/10 08:55 AM Re: Gum Lump/abcess? [Re: KatyTexasBoys]
Dr. B Wise-Teacher Registered: 07/25/01 Posts: 12826	Hi, Those lumps in the gums can come from a molar coming in and pushing the gum out. It could be a small benign growth called a ganuloma, it could be an abscess. I would have it checked. Usually, it is something you leave alone. _________________________ Dr. Bornstein
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