It is also known as gingival enlargement or hypertrophy. It is a condition which shows an overgrowth of gingiva leading to compromising oral health. Several reasons like inflammation, genetics, drugs and systemic conditions (pregnancy and leukaemia) are responsible for gingival enlargement.
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I have a bump on gums after tooth extraction. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 23 weeks pregnant. I had my lower right molar extracted almost two weeks ago and I have noticed a small hard bump on my gum where the tooth was removed. It is causing irritation and it is causing my gum to become sore again. My gum was swollen up until four or five days ago. The t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and from your description, I think the gingival enlargement is what is known as epulis commonly called as pregnancy epulis. There is no need to worry. Pregnancy epulis is an enlargement of the facial surface of the gingiva and is mainly... Read Full »
Will at-home teeth bleaching cause irritation or bump in gums?
Query: Hi doctor, Does HPV cause bumps on gums? I noticed that I had little bumps or papillomas on my gums a couple of months ago. It was primarily in the front of my gums, and now it is also seen in the back as well. I also bleach my teeth regularly with at-home bleach strips. Could that cause irritation... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and attachment. But attachments are not that clear to see the kind of growth (attachments removed to protect patient's identity). Oral HPV (human papilloma virus) shows signs and symptoms of papillomatous growth, mostly on lips, tonsil... Read Full »
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