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What does an odd mass in the gums on a dental x-ray indicate?
Query: Hello doctor, I took an x-ray a few days ago and there is an odd gray mass about the size of a tooth in my gums on the left bottom side. I do not believe. I have been getting discomforts and as a result of that because I am currently getting some pain from my wisdom tooth which is colliding into it... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I believe you are seeing the gray mass in the x-ray and as such you do not have any swelling over the gums which you can visually see. There can be any of the following conditions according to your symptoms: It can be a benign cyst, which usually occurs below the lo... Read Full »
What is the treatment for dentigerous cyst and odontoma present in my lower gums?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been detected with a dentigerous cyst and compound odontoma inside my lower gums. I have been advised for removal of the cyst and to have a biopsy of the cyst for odontoma. I do not have pain and swelling. I visited a dentist before few months where I took an X-ray. We found a sma... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If the cysts are small, they can be left untreated. But the problem is that the cysts can create an infection later. They can also cause more issues like tooth mobility, bone loss or any other transformation. So it is better to remove it. Odontomas are developmental. Th... Read Full »