{"id":247,"date":"2021-08-27T13:48:05","date_gmt":"2021-08-27T13:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/?p=247"},"modified":"2021-08-27T13:48:37","modified_gmt":"2021-08-27T13:48:37","slug":"bump-on-gums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/bump-on-gums\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is There a Bump on My Gums?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Oral health problems can manifest in countless different ways, one of which is a mysterious bump appearing on the gums. While some of the issues that could cause this may not require immediate attention from a physician or a dentist, others do, so it\u2019s important to know what you could be battling against. Read on to learn about a few different problems that could cause a bump to appear on the gums and what you\u2019ll need to do for treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

An Oral Cyst<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you think of a cyst, you probably think of ones that form on your face or back. The last place anybody would think a cyst would pop up is in their mouth. However, that\u2019s possible! Dental cysts can form on the gums around the teeth, and they\u2019re typically a result of teeth that are dead or impacted. They can get larger over time, and in many cases, they don\u2019t result in any discomfort unless they\u2019re infected. It\u2019s a good idea to visit a dentist if you have a cyst, because if it\u2019s big enough and putting enough pressure on the roots of your teeth, it could result in additional oral problems over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Progressed Tooth Infection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tooth infections are serious oral health issues that could result in tooth loss if you\u2019re not careful. A soft, warm-feeling bump on the gums paired with oral pain, redness and swelling in the gums and face, or pain that gets worse when you lie down are all common problems that you may experience in the face of an infection. The key to successful treatment and to preserve your smile is to seek help from a professional quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An Oral Pyogenic Granuloma<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A more mysterious issue that could cause a lump to form on your gum is a pyogenic granuloma. It\u2019s a blood-filled bump that easily bleeds, and although doctors aren\u2019t entirely sure what causes them to develop, many professionals believe hormonal changes could play a role. You can spot a pyogenic granuloma because it will be soft, painless, and a deep red or purple color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An Oral Abnormality Due to Cancer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Oral abnormalities, like lumps on the gums or inside of the mouth, red and white rough patches within the mouth, or sores that don\u2019t heal within about two weeks can all be signs of oral cancer. At each of your bi-annual checkups and cleanings with your dentist, you\u2019ll receive a screening for this disease, so if you\u2019re concerned about any signs that could potentially be cancerous, don\u2019t hesitate to let your dentist know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to seek help if you notice a bump on your gums that\u2019s concerning or unusual to you, because you never know what might be causing it. If it\u2019s something serious, like oral cancer, the earlier you receive a diagnosis and start treatment, the higher your chances will be of successfully addressing the issue and maintaining good health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Rafiq Hirji has over a decade of experience in the dental field, and he treats patients of all ages. He realizes that dental emergencies are an unpredictable reality for many of his patients, which is why his office remains open on Saturdays and offers fast, pain-free treatments. He also provides emergency exams special offers to help patients save if they don\u2019t have dental insurance. For questions or to schedule an emergency appointment, visit Daily Smiles MacArthur\u2019s website<\/a> or call 972-546-4114.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Oral health problems can manifest in countless different ways, one of which is a mysterious bump appearing on the gums. While some of the issues that could cause this may not require immediate attention from a physician or a dentist, others do, so it\u2019s important to know what you could be battling against. Read on […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-247","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/247","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=247"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/247\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":250,"href":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/247\/revisions\/250"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=247"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=247"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=247"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}