{"id":63,"date":"2024-12-04T20:40:45","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T20:40:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentistgarnernc.com\/blog\/?p=63"},"modified":"2025-01-22T20:42:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T20:42:36","slug":"oral-bump-causes-dental-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentistgarnernc.com\/blog\/2024\/12\/04\/oral-bump-causes-dental-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"You Might Have a Bump on Your Gums Because\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentistgarnernc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"Patient explaining the details of her oral bump to her dentist\" class=\"wp-image-64\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentistgarnernc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dentistgarnernc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image.png 397w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Waking up one morning to find a strange bump on your gums can be alarming, to say the least. You\u2019d probably like to know what the bump is doing there, and whether you should be concerned. There are several possible reasons this growth has appeared on your gumline, and some of them are considered <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistgarnernc.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">dental emergencies<\/a>. For instance, you might have this bump because\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2026An Infection Has Formed an Abscess<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When a condition like gum disease causes empty pockets to develop in your gum tissue, bacteria can become trapped in those pockets. As pus accumulates, a small red bump may emerge along the inflamed gumline. This pimple-like growth is an abscess, and is a sign you need to see your dentist as soon as possible! Otherwise, the infection could spread to other parts of your body \u2013 which is also why you <em>should not <\/em>poke the bump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2026Your Gums Are Irritated<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Is your bump white or a touch pinkish? Do you wear dentures or another type of oral appliance? Then you might have an oral fibroma. These lumps are noncancerous, and usually form because of injury or irritation. It\u2019s possible, in other words, that your oral appliance doesn\u2019t fit quite right, and is literally rubbing your gums the wrong way. Ask your dentist to check on the fit, and they\u2019ll gladly assist you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2026There\u2019s A Yeast Infection in Your Mouth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s as gross as it sounds; oral thrush, a yeast infection resulting from too much <em>Candida<\/em> growth, usually overtakes the mouth in cases of poor oral hygiene. The bumps have a distinct appearance \u2013 they\u2019re white and can present as several patches or clusters throughout your oral cavity. You might also experience cotton mouth, inflammation, loss of taste, or discomfort while eating or swallowing, so it\u2019s worth having these bumps checked by a dentist promptly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2026A Troubled Tooth Has Led to Cyst Formation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cysts and abscesses are similar, but nevertheless different. A dental cyst forms at the base of a dead or not fully developed tooth, and is filled with fluid, not pus. They can cause severe pain or feelings of pressure. In extreme cases, they can also cause tooth loss by weakening the bones around your pearly whites. Needless to say, this is another type of bump you\u2019ll want your dentist to see ASAP!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all oral bumps, lumps, and growths are dental emergencies. Still, it\u2019s a good idea to visit your dentist when you find one, just in case. They can provide you with a professional diagnosis and treatment plan so you know exactly what you\u2019re dealing with and how to take care of it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistgarnernc.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Paul Samia<\/a> excels at creating personalized treatment plans for his patients, which is perfect for taking care of dental emergencies that could have several potential underlying causes, like oral bumps. You can trust him to diagnose your suspicious lump promptly and keep you informed about your treatment options. To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistgarnernc.com\/contact.html\">contact<\/a> Dr. Samia\u2019s office, call 919-779-2818.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Waking up one morning to find a strange bump on your gums can be alarming, to say the least. You\u2019d probably like to know what the bump is doing there, and whether you should be concerned. 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