Hard lumpy bits on gums

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For some years I have had hard lumpy bits on gum where two upper back teeth were removed. From time to time they would feel tender and seem bigger for a few days and settle down. For the past two or three weeks they have seemingly gone up and down in size several times in the day but no seeming redness or sign of an abscess. While I'm aware of them they are not really painful. I've rinsed in salty water two or three time a day but the problem continues and also used Bonjela

Has anyone had a similar problem and advice apart from consult a dentist

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  • Posted

    Hi

    sorry to hear that

    i can only think you maybe have accidentally bitten your gums perhaps while eating. & only becomes apparent after eating ive done that many times

    if not maybe consult your dentist

    • Posted

      No I've not bitten them when eating. As I said they tend to swell up and down during the day and are also like that in the morning.

    • Posted

      Hi

      My apologies for the misunderstanding maybe stress? -I just clutching at straws

      Im guessing youve consulted your dentist right?

    • Posted

      As I said I have had them for years and they come and go but recently there seems more and they now feel more noticeable and go up and down in size. I have not been to dentist but in the past he has not thought them a problem. I don't recall anyone putting a name to them.

    • Posted

      Hi

      Thanks for your reply. Hope u manage to sort it out.

      I was just clutching at straws really as I said

      Best wishes

      Sara

    • Posted

      Thank you anyway but it's strange how they go up and down in size.

    • Posted

      You're welcome

      Yes it is strange Be careful when eating so you don't break. any of them & cause infection

    • Posted

      It is strange as most of the swelling there this late afternoon has subsided.

    • Posted

      Hi derek thats good news isnt it -if theyve subsided? hope they disappear for good -just be careful you dont bite any thing that may cause them to re arise

      wishing you a positive recovery

    • Posted

      Came back late last night but mostly away again today after breakfast. Very strange.

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