A bump on the gum may be a sign of a cyst, canker sore, or underlying infection. Bumps on the gums usually aren’t serious, but you should contact a doctor or dentist if it causes a lot of pain ...

Bumps on the gums can occur for many reasons, such as tooth decay, oral fibroma, and, in rare cases, mouth cancer. Treatment depends on the cause. Bumps on the gums develop for many reasons ...

A gum boil is a pus-filled, swollen bump on the gums ... One type is more serious, and it forms closer to the tooth. The underlying infection requires prompt medical attention and, often, a ...

You wouldn’t ignore that warning in your car, yet we routinely dismiss similar alerts from our teeth and gums ... Lumps or bumps on your gums often indicate an abscess or infection, particularly ...

Sometimes, an abscess causes a pimple-like bump on your gum. If you press it and liquid oozes out, it’s a sure bet you have an abscessed tooth and the liquid is pus. Symptoms of tooth infection ...

Mitchell Josephs, D.D.S. Question: After I had an upper front tooth removed and a three-tooth-bridge placed, I noticed an unsightly concave depression above the fake tooth of my bridge.

They appear as swollen bumps on the gum. The main cause of a gum boil is bacteria — often from plaque, food particles, or tooth decay — that leads to infection beneath the surface of the gum.