HomeAnswersDentistryperiapical abscessI have a decayed tooth with a painless lump. Can it be cancerous?

Can a decayed tooth lead to the formation of a lump in the mouth?

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Published At January 19, 2023
Reviewed AtJanuary 20, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am terrified of the dentist, and I have a badly decayed tooth with a small painless lump underneath it, right at the bottom between the bottom of the gum and the cheek. It had gotten very tender before, which then cleared up with antibiotics. The small lump has remained even though there is no longer any pain. It does not look red or swollen, and I can only feel the lump when I press it with my finger. I am concerned this could be cancerous.

Please advise.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your chief complaint. There is absolutely no reason to fear something about cancer. This is a case of recurrent periapical abscess due to a decayed tooth. Antibiotics are used to treat abscesses and infection, but while you have used them, the acute phase of the abscess has subsided, and it has assumed a chronic form due to a decayed tooth, which is the source of the infection.

You are advised to use the following medications. Consult a specialist doctor, talk to him or her, and start the, medicines with their consent.

  • Ornidazole gel twice daily on the area with cotton for one week.
  • Tablet of Acelofenac 100 mg, Paracetamol 325 mg, Trypsin, and Chymotrypsin 5000 IU twice daily for three days after food.
  • Tablet Pantoprazole 40 mg one time for one week.

These medications will relieve it in 10 days.

I hope this solves your problems, but I suggest you send a radiograph in the follow-up. Or if not possible, then go to an endodontist to address the cause, as decayed tooth which is the main source of your problem.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Where can I get these medications from in the UK? Thanks!
you can get it from over the counter any where.if he will not give you can show him online prescription and get it

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Soheel Hussain Zargar
Dr. Soheel Hussain Zargar

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