|
|
|
Asked by snagglesr (Male; 41; YES; plugged gland when I was 8 yrs old otherwise nothing out of ordinary; Relevant drugs:none ) on Tue 20, Jul 2010 08:32pm
I have a hard bump on my lower gum/jaw line right below my lower teeth, about
the size of a pencil eraser tip and about an inch away on the other side a
smaller hard bump, no pain, has not grown bigger, color is white to pinkish, can
feel w/ tongue and is just awkward... thought it was once a burn mark after
eating pizza one night...but it has now been a month and still the same size and
no pain...any ideas
Answer by Dr Suresh Musunuri (doctor) on Thu 22, Jul 2010 08:36am:
Hi! It sounds like a bony bump. There are many different names for boney-bits growing under the gum depending
on the location of those boney bits. In general, those bits are called exostoses or tori. They can be found
along the outside surface of the lower and upper jaw, as well as the tongue-side of the upper and lower jaw.
Sometimes, bumps of bone are even found on the roof of the mouth. Unless they grow very large and start
hurting, or interfering with eating/speaking/etc., they are usually best left alone. They can sometimes lead
to periodontal problems. If necessary or desirable, exostoses and tori can be surgically removed. For exact
diagnosis and treatment, consult a dentist. Good luck
Please rate my answer (select the stars, no need to log in.)
Comments:
Comment by litlbitartsy on Fri 17, Jun 2011 09:28am:
I have a clear protruding bubble the size of a pin head.. maybe a bit larger that started out with a little
blueish dot on the gum covered by a clear hard bubble. Located on the outside below my second to the middle
tooth on the bottom teeth. After about 6 mo. has protruded more not grown in circumference. Its very hard and
still has the blueish spot on the gum. Its sort of located an 1/8 of an inch down from the tooth and in
between the next one, not really on the exact spot where the root would be located. A dentist, not my own, saw
it in Jan. 2011 and said just to keep a watch on it but didn't think it was anything. The hygienist had
noticed it and called him in. Now it has protruded almost twice what it was. What could this be and should I
get to a doctor, if so, what kind? Dentist, regular doctor? Where do I start? i have a hard bump on my gums too, it doesnt hurt, just can feel it on the side of my mouth, i dont know but i
think my took had broken...weird because it doesnt hurt at all.. This question is open for comments. Please share your opinion.
|
|
Other medical questions you might be interested in. Please rate doctor’s answers.
|
- Problem with my bridge teeth (Answered)
- Viewed 246 times
I lost my front two teeth in an accident when i as 15 years old. Both my teeth came out right from the jaw and
the dentist sugge...
- My 2 year
old grandson has several cavities and enamel off a couple teeth. Thedentist told us that he may need
fillings, root canals, and build ups. Is thisreally necessary? I mean, he is going to lose the teeth anyway.
Thanks inadvance for your help (Answered)
- Viewed 280 times
My 2 year old grandson has several cavities and enamel off a couple teeth. The dentist told us that he may
need fillings, root...
- hi docter
, actually problem is my moter's , she is 41 ,have very bad teeth ache
, nfortunately , (Answered)
- Viewed 251 times
hi docter , actually problem is my moter's , she is 41 ,have very bad teeth ache , nfortunately , though she
had shown to 3 doc...
- hi, ive
got a pink lump behind my front bottom tooth on my gum my hygeniest saidit was a gum boil and prob best to ask
the dentist to remove it because ofkeeping the teeth clean, my dentist said if it was bothering me he would
removeit but i left it, my d (Answered)
- Viewed 968 times
hi, ive got a pink lump behind my front bottom tooth on my gum my hygeniest said it was a gum boil and prob
best to ask the den...
- Sharp
pain in my jaw and ear along with a headach after cracking my jaw while eating (Answered)
- Viewed 733 times
I cracked my jaw Thursday night while eating dinner. Now I have extreme pain in my left ear, decreased and
sometimes loss of hea...
- Dental: Swollen gums and cheeks
near wisdom teeth are. (Answered)
- Viewed 829 times
My gums and cheeks are swollen where my wisdom teeth are. What do you recommend that I can do at home to
reduce the swellness a...
- Grandson
has no platelets in blood work,gums started bleeding when brushing his teeth last night (Answered)
- Viewed 356 times
15 yr old suddenly has bleeding gums while brushing teeth last night also his scratches looked more like
black and blue bruises...
- water running out of my nose
while rinsing my mouth out. (Answered)
- Viewed 390 times
I just had one of my molers pulled. One day I was rinsing my mouth out with water, after bushing my teeth, and
I had a very stra...
- bad
wisdom teeth, cracked teeth and swollen gumsand in pain lots of it can't get into the dentist for another
week (Answered)
- Viewed 433 times
I have three wisdom teeth in two are sideway and one is impacted, my gums are swollen and my front front
bottom teeth are cracki...
- throat
"gunk" with a foul odor that I feel drop from my throat when clearing my throat after brushing
teeth (Answered)
- Viewed 411 times
I have been coughing up small white "chunks" when I clear my throat after brushing my teeth. They seem to
"fall" from the top/b...
- I have a tooth ache in my
entire mouth. I'm otherwise healthy. (Answered)
- Viewed 309 times
All of my teeth ache, and I have no idea why. It's been a few hours now. I'm otherwise healthy. What's
going on??...
|
|
|
