{"id":213,"date":"2019-10-02T17:43:00","date_gmt":"2019-10-02T17:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/?p=213"},"modified":"2019-11-19T17:43:49","modified_gmt":"2019-11-19T17:43:49","slug":"what-causes-large-bumps-on-your-gums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/02\/what-causes-large-bumps-on-your-gums\/","title":{"rendered":"What Causes Large Bumps on Your Gums?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_242343305__1568993557_72099-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"person with bump on gums \" class=\"wp-image-214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_242343305__1568993557_72099-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_242343305__1568993557_72099-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_242343305__1568993557_72099.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re brushing your teeth one night when you catch sight of\nsomething strange in your reflection. You take a closer look and realize there\u2019s\na large, gross bump on your gums! What does it mean? What are you supposed to\ndo? Can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">your\ndentist<\/a> help? Continue reading to find out. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Bumps on Gums?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Boils or bumps on your gums are also known as abscesses. The\nmain reason they form is due to a bacterial infection, whether it\u2019s caused by plaque,\ntooth decay, or particles of food getting stuck in the teeth or gums. In rare\nsituations, the bump may be a symptom of oral cancer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do have an abscess on your gums, pain is usually the\nfirst sign that something is wrong. Other symptoms, besides catching the bump\nin the mirror or discovering it with your tongue, may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures <\/li><li>Chronic bad breath <\/li><li>Unexplained bleeding <\/li><li>Pus discharge <\/li><li>Swollen gums <\/li><li>Earache <\/li><li>Nausea <\/li><li>Fever or fatigue <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While some of these symptoms may be indicative of a problem\nother than a gum boil, it never hurts to see your dentist just to be sure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can Your Dentist Treat a Gum Boil?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>More often than not, gum boils are caused by poor oral\nhygiene, so your dentist may simply suggest increased brushing and flossing.\nThey may also prescribe an antibacterial mouthwash to help fight off any\nbacterial infection, or a round of antibiotics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other treatments depend on the cause of the boil. Improperly\nfitting dentures are another common reason for gum bumps. In that case, your dentist\nmay reline the dentures, so they fit more comfortably. If tooth decay is to blame,\nthen it might be the result of a serious infection deep within the tooth. Your\ndentist might then recommend getting a root canal to remove the infection and\nalleviate your discomfort. Another cause may be gum disease. If that\u2019s the\ncase, it could be time for a dental deep cleaning to remove the bacterial\ninfection from within your gum tissue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Home Remedies for Gum Boils <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Until you can see your dentist to determine the best course\nof action, there are a few things you can do at home to temporarily relieve\nyour pain, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Gargling with saltwater <\/li><li>Rinsing with garlic juice <\/li><li>Applying clove oil or tea tree oil to the affected\narea <\/li><li>Rinsing with a 50-50 solution of water and\nhydrogen peroxide <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Gum boils are a gross and uncomfortable problem, but they are\nusually fairly easy to treat. Even if on the off chance that they are a sign of\noral cancer, the problem can be treated as long as you see your dentist as soon\nas possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/meet-dr-james-maurer.html\">Dr.\nJames Maurer<\/a> earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University\nof Minnesota and then relocated to Longmont, CO to open his practice, where he\nworks with his son, Dr. Dan Maurer. Dr. James Maurer treats every patient with\nthe care and respect with which he would treat a member of his own family. If\nyou discover an abnormality on your gums, don\u2019t hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">contact Dr. Maurer<\/a>\nat (303) 772-7000. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019re brushing your teeth one night when you catch sight of something strange in your reflection. You take a closer look and realize there\u2019s a large, gross bump on your gums! What does it mean? What are you supposed to do? Can your dentist help? 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