1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Tooth and Mouth

  4. Growth seen on gum. To be scared about?

Growth seen on gum

2016-04-17 07:35:29
A few days back I noticed a growth in my gums in my lower molar,I am a smoker and the growth is hard and painless,it is yellow in colour and I haven't had fever also,what should I do,is it something to be scared about
129 Views

Answers (3)

Consult Now
Don't get scared.Plz visit for consultation, as whatever diagnosis it may be, you certainly require dental care. ALL THE BEST.

Answered2016-04-18 04:49:46

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

Talk to experienced dentist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.

+115
Consult with a dentist
Online now
Consult Now
Hi. No need to worry. You either have a periodontal abscess or a chronic localized gingival enlargement due to calculus. However check up is required to arrive at conclusion. Visit a nearby dentist for treatment. Regards

Answered2016-04-18 03:15:41

YESNO

Was this answer useful

May be you don't have to be scared, but a thorough examination would be necessary for further treatment.

Answered2016-04-17 17:34:26

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Articles you may like

Do Your Gums Bleed-Helping Guide

Dr. Swasti Jain

More than 80% of adults have some form of periodontal disease and 99% of those have no signs to indicate they have a pro ... Read more

Growth Failure- Is your Child short?

Dr.Anurag Bajpai

Growth is the most important aspect of childhood, one that distinguishes children from adults. Growth is affected by a n ... Read more

Can Receding Gums Grow Back?

Dr.Ishwari Bhirud

The gums that surround and hold the teeth in place in your mouth can be impacted by a number of conditions that can resu ... Read more

The Link Between Gum Health and Heart Disease

Dr.Ishwari Bhirud

Claiming around 750,000 lives each year, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of both men and women in the India. Did you k ... Read more

Gum Care - Professional Advice

Dr. Swasti Jain

Gum care is always neglected while listing a beautiful shimmering smile. On an average, three out of four people over th ... Read more

Importance of Gums Aesthetics

Dr.Ragini Parmar

Respect Nature’s Crown and Don’t Expose The Roots!When you smile, you are not only exposing your teeth but also your gum ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Lower molar gum swollen

3014 Views
My lower right molar teeth gum has swollen , its been three days painful gum i have got. Kindly suggest.

Molar gum pain

1046 Views
Hi i am 26 year old female. My left molar gum is severely paining it is becoming difficult to chew food t ...Read More

Gums overlapping the molar teeth causing

907 Views
Gums overlapping the molar teeth causing inflammation of gums as well as mouth ulcers causing discomfort. ...Read More

Gum problem

476 Views
Hole in inner gums of right lower molar teeth. is it natural or abnormal...

Bleeding gums. Pain in molars

386 Views
Bleeding gums when brushing and sometimes generally without any reason. Pain in molars from sweet/cold ed ...Read More

Molar extraction needed with bump on gum

36 Views
I had a little pus coming on gum above the molar almost near wisdom tooth. The doctor extracted the tooth ...Read More

Bleeding gums

49 Views
I've been noticing whitish swollen gums occasionally bleeding while brushing around one of the last molar ...Read More

Gum pain around lower cap

85 Views
My gums around the lower molar , pains on pressuring that point! Its a zirconia cap , which has been chan ...Read More

Need second opinion on this gum pain

42 Views
I have pain in this gum molar second lower molar tooth. It's swollen at the front and back of the gums. A ...Read More

Swollen gum of first molar tooth

122 Views
I accidentally chewed on a piece of a stone in rice yesterday and hurt my first molar tooth both on the l ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.