{"id":69,"date":"2025-01-16T17:05:59","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T17:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palmleafdental.com\/blog\/?p=69"},"modified":"2025-03-06T17:08:27","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T17:08:27","slug":"is-a-bump-on-the-gums-a-dental-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.palmleafdental.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/16\/is-a-bump-on-the-gums-a-dental-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"Is A Bump on the Gums a Dental Emergency?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019ve recently noticed a bump on your gums, you may be wondering what it is, and if you should do anything to treat it. Though changes to your gum tissue can be caused by many different things, it is important to have them examined as soon as possible to rule out any potentially dangerous conditions like an infection or oral cancer. Here\u2019s why a bump on your gums is a dental emergency<\/a>, and what you should do if you find one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Dental Cysts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental cysts are bubbles of fluid or air that grow on your gums along the tooth line, usually forming around the roots of dead or buried teeth. Dental cysts may be completely painless but could become painful if infected. If left untreated, larger ones could even cause permanent damage to your jaw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that removing them is an easy procedure that can be performed by a dentist, but it is important to care for them while they are still small to minimize damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Periodontal Abscess<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A periodontal abscess is a bacterial infection that may appear as a small, pus-filled bump along your gums. In addition to the lump, you may also notice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n