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Lump on gum
There is a lump on my lower gum below tooth
its is painless and little bit hard
no pus in it no pain in that
below tooth which was periviously RCT
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Hi.. The lump is associated with the RC-treated tooth so there must be a problem with the same tooth. X ray shows the exact problem, based on that further treatment plan can be done.
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Might need Re RCT or Apicectomy minor surgery to remove the pathology with apex of root.e
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Looks like dental abscess.
Do visit a local dentist for physical evaluation, x ray and treatment (as required)
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Get an X-ray done for the RC Treated tooth.
Most probably its tissue overgrowth,which can be removed by laser or surgically.
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Visit a local dentist and get it clinically evaluated.
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It's tissue overgrowth.visit any local dentist for xray and if there is a need, the dentist can do RCT.The overgrowth can be removed by laser or surgically
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DR MEENU DHIMAN
Endodontist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
You need to get your RC treated tooth re examined radiographically.
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Dr. Jeessica
Dentist
3 yrs exp
Bangalore
Get a x ray done for RC treated teeth to rule out the diagnosis. This could be reinfection or or tissue growth
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Visit a dentist
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please do a xray
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Please visit a dentist and get an x-ray for the teeth around that area to rule out any infection. From the picture shared, it looks like a tissue growth.
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