Swollen gum inside
An inner gum swelling may reflect irritation, an erupting tooth, or infection from a tooth, so persistent or painful swelling needs examination.
What is the direct answer?
An inner gum swelling may reflect irritation, an erupting tooth, or infection from a tooth, so persistent or painful swelling needs examination.
Tongue-side, palate-side, and cheek-side gum swellings involve different nearby tissues and causes.
What does this question mean?
Tongue-side, palate-side, and cheek-side gum swellings involve different nearby tissues and causes.
Clean gently, avoid squeezing the lump, and note its size, color, tenderness, and relation to a tooth.
What can you do next?
Clean gently, avoid squeezing the lump, and note its size, color, tenderness, and relation to a tooth.
Keep a record of symptoms and follow the treatment instructions given after examination.
When should you seek dental care?
Seek urgent care for fever, facial swelling, or trouble swallowing or breathing.
Ask whether the swelling is in gum or mucosa and whether imaging, drainage, cleaning, or tooth treatment is needed.
What should you ask the dentist?
Ask whether the swelling is in gum or mucosa and whether imaging, drainage, cleaning, or tooth treatment is needed.
Ask what changes should prompt earlier follow-up and which home measures should be avoided.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main thing to remember?
An inner gum swelling may reflect irritation, an erupting tooth, or infection from a tooth, so persistent or painful swelling needs examination.
When should I arrange an examination?
Seek urgent care for fever, facial swelling, or trouble swallowing or breathing.