Do I Have A Tooth Abscess?

[DJL]

Hi everyone

For the last 3 weeks I have been experiencing a small, painless, boil like lump on the side of my gum.

I recently did some research online to determine whether it was something to be concerned over and my search concluded that it could be the sign of a tooth abscess.

I don't doubt this because the tooth that the growth is next to has had a filling before, but what I am confused about is that besides the growth I am experiencing no other abscess symptoms at all.

My tooth is absolutely painless, even when I push on it, wiggle it and chew with it.
It isn't loose.
It can feel hot and cold.
And I am not experiencing fever, swelling of the face or glands or anything else.

Could it be possible that I do have an abscess but it is just in its earlier stages?
And if I do have an abscess, will the tooth have to be removed?

Thank you for your time

Warm regards,
D.

 

[KarenP.]

continued to have the white guk in my mouth he would refer a specialist. (The white guk was the result of the inside of my cheeks peeling because of the Crest mouth wash I was using ... and the periodontist should have known!)

I still have the boil after a year and I have concluded that my "boil", not yours has to do with my gum disease.

 

[KarenP.]

Sorry, but had to answer the door and I attempted to remove my post which is above.

Your "boil" could be the result of several things: brushing too diligently, and not gently enough. Maybe there is something underneath the gum that may cause so irritation. Maybe you introduced something into your mouth that may have irritated your gums. For example, I started gargling with Crest mouth wash and white guk continually formed inside my mouth ... along with a boil.

Maybe you should relax a bit and it could go away. Since you have had it for 3 weeks now, maybe you should consider what you have been doing in the past 3 weeks which you didn't do before. But I would not wait too long before seeing a dentist.

I am not a dentist, but it doesn't sound too serious if you have no pain. However, as far as your teeth and gums are concerned, it's best to err on the side of caution. At least seeing a dentist will put you mind at ease.

Best of luck.