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Infection in gums
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I got bubble type something in my gums couldn't understand what is this , so just wanted to know how it can be treated.
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Go for x-ray and further treatment .don't puncture it or have any medicines expect pain killers in emergency before going to dentist.
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visit dentist
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See a nearby dentist. Don't touch or pop. Don't give hot compression
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Visit a dentist asap to rule out the cause of this pus accumulated sinus/ abscess in your gum..Tooth involved or the gum infection may be the reason for this collection of pus..Clinical and examination by taking an x ray of the tooth in question has to be taken to reach to final diagnosis and treatment.Do not puncture or press it by yourself, let the dentist decide whether to puncture it or not..
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Hello mam, it appears to be collection of pus to which can be due to tooth or gum infection. I would advise you to visit your dentist for the better understanding of your condition and get it treated.
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It looks like an infection which has resulted in pus accumulation (abscess) beneath your teeth in that region.
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Visit a dentist for medications, X rays and further treatment.
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Good morning
The lump on your gums looks like an infection/ abscess.
We need to find out the source of this and treat it accordingly
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Kindly visit your dentist at the earliest
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Dr. Aarti Mohta
Dentist
21 yrs exp
Nagpur
Please visit a dentist ASAP so that it could be diagnosed of the proper treatment. The pus collection may be due to tooth infection or gum abcess. Don’t try to press and relieve it as it forms again.
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Dr. Srimani
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23 yrs exp
Bangalore
It may be a gum infection or long standing tooth infection
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Please take IOPA xray and proceed with treatment as per xray findings
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