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A small movable lump over my wisdom tooth area for a long time fully impacted tooth not come out of my gums can it be a cyst ? Can't click the picture of lump beacuse it's small. No issues with pain.
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This movable lump can be a traumatic fibroma due to the erupted third molar in your upper jaw (if present)
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consult your nearest oral and maxillofacial surgeon
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start with salt water rinses and get a x-ray done as soon as possible
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Hello.
The thing you are referring to might be the small gum flap which is present over a partially erupted tooth or it can also be a traumatic fibroma. Best option will be for you to get a thorough consultation done from an oral and maxillofacial surgeon or general dentist.
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Xray needed
Salt with luke water gargle
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Dr. Dhiraj Kumar
Dental Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Maintain oral hygiene.
Warm saline rinses thrice a day.
Visit a local dentist for physical evaluation, x ray and treatment (as required).
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Dr. Jeessica
Dentist
3 yrs exp
Bangalore
Ideal time for eruption of wisdom tooth is between 17-21 yrs.No need to worry about it.Its normal.In case u r facing food lodgement then u can use water floss.
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