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Why do I have a bump behind my molar?
Most dental cysts form around the roots of dead or buried teeth. They grow slowly over time and rarely cause symptoms unless they become infected. When this happens, you might notice some pain and swelling around the bump.
Why do I have a bump behind my tooth on my gum?
Oral fibromas are the most common cause of bumps on the gums. They’re noncancerous lumps that form on the irritated or injured gum tissue. If they develop on the gums, it’s usually because of irritation from dentures or other oral devices. Fibromas are typically painless and feel like hard, smooth, dome-shaped lumps.
What causes a lump below the tooth?
A lump below tooth can be caused by the following conditions. This is the inflammation of the gum. Gingivitis is the earliest sign of gum disease. The inflammation is caused by the accumulation of plaques (soft, sticky colorless film of bacteria that forms constantly on the teeth and gums)
How to get rid of a lump on your gums?
For lumps on gums, the easiest, most thorough way to use clove oil is to pour some on your toothbrush and brush your gums and teeth with the oil. 3. Garlic Applying raw garlic to the lump may help clean out the bacteria causing the lump. 4. Oil Pulling Take a tablespoon of oil, and swish it around your mouth for a few minutes.
Can a lump on my Gum be cancer?
Oral cancer, for example, can take the form of a lump on gums. Regardless of what may be causing the lump on the gum, or the accompanying symptoms, you should go see a doctor to get it checked out. At the very least, you find out that it’s nothing and easily taken care of.
Why do my gums hurt behind my molars?
If the gums behind your molars are causing you a lot of pain, there’s a possibility you may have developed a condition known as pericoronitis. This is a fairly common dental issue that causes the gum tissue behind your molars to become infected and swollen, which can be quite painful. It most commonly occurs around the wisdom teeth as they erupt.