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It hurts to open my mouth near my wisdom teeth. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 19 years old. My wisdom teeth are growing. Next to my left bottom wisdom tooth, there is a little bump. It is not super painful but hurts when I open my mouth. It is a little swollen and looks infected. I am not sure if it is an abscess or something else. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the photo you have attached (attachment removed for patient identity protection). Your wisdom tooth seems to have well erupted in its position. It has pushed the surrounding gums to make themselves pop out comfortably. It is not an abscess near your wisdom tooth b... Read Full »
There is a hard, and painful lump in my mouth which is making swallowing difficult. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, There is a hard, and painful lump in my mouth. I am experiencing difficulty closing my mouth and swallowing as a result of it. What is it? Currently, I am taking Amoxycillin, Panadeine forte, and Ibuprofen. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinions on your medical issues. It appears to be a huge abscess. It is commonly seen due to deep tooth infection leading to pus formation below the root tips of the tooth. At times the pus perforates the bone and gets accumulated under... Read Full »
I have a painful bump on the roof of my mouth behind my front teeth. Please advise.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a somewhat painful bump on the roof of my mouth behind my front teeth. I cannot remember eating or drinking anything hot enough to cause a burn. Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question, and I can understand your concern. As per your history, it seems to me that you have an aphthous ulcer. It is a self-healing condition and will go away within a few days. In case you have a tender front tooth and the bump increases in... Read Full »