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What could be a white spot on the gum and a small lump on the chin which hurts on touching?
Query: Hello doctor, I have white spots on the left side of my gum and it hurts really bad. I have a sore throat and a small lump on my left side of my chin that hurts when I touch it. What do you think this is? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding your short history, it seems that you may be having a gingival abscess or pericoronitis (if the last erupting tooth is involved). However, the picture of the lesion would have made things clear as to which site is involved and the state of the tooth invol... Read Full »
My gum is inflamed. What could this be?
Query: Hello doctor, My gum is currently inflamed and I am a bit confused as to whether I have an ulcer or gingivitis, hoping you could clarify which one I have. There is not much pain and I have not had any bleeding when brushing my teeth. However, my gum is inflamed. Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have been through your query and I can understand your concern. The picture you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity) shows a bump on the gingiva of your front tooth. This does not look like gingivitis as if it were so, all the tooth would... Read Full »
Is recurrent swelling in the anterior palate indicative of oral malignancy?
Query: Hi doctor, About two months ago, I realized that my hard palate in the anterior region was very swollen. Out of panic, I pushed it down with my finger. It did not feel solid or firm. Instead, there was a pus discharge. Afterward, my anterior palate near the incisive papilla went down a bit. This ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and all your pictures (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). From the images, the swollen mass at the center of your hard palate could be a torus palatinus. And the supposed swelling of your incisive papilla region ... Read Full »