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Got a whit lump near gums

2017-06-18 15:09:14
I am having a white bumb of little size near my last teeths at lower jaw from last 3-4 days, I am worried if it is any sign of cancer.
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It can be due to impacted 3rd molar.So get the preliminary investigation I.e an iopa xray or an opg done before arriving at any conclusion.when in doubt visit your dentist to ans all your queries.

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Hi sir it might be an infection esp common near third molar region due partial impaction or an infected molar. Visit a dentist and get it examined and xray taken.

Answered2017-06-18 15:30:04

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Hello...that white bumb might be due to trauma or infection near third molar area. Don't jumb onto any conclusions such as cancer.. visit your dentist and get it examined. Don't worry and keep smiling:-)

Answered2017-06-18 16:21:19

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