What to do for bump in the gums, upper right cheek pain?
Patient: I'm having some upper inside cheek pain on my right side just near my top row of teeth. It seems like the area might be inflamed near the gums but not where it hurts. There is also an invisible-like bump like thing around a half an inch long? I'm really confused and it's painful when I eat! Doctor: Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM,    I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you have as you have upper painful inflamed sweling in gum it can be may be due to subgingival deposition of Calculus , may be there is formation of Periodontal Abscess or may be due to Root caries there is formation of Periapical Abscess ,    You should do is go warm salt gargle 2 -3 times a day  Consult dentist and go for IOPAx ray then if periodontal abcess go for Scaling and root planning,   If periapical abscess go for Root canal treatment .Hope this will help you.  Wishing you good health Regards   Dr.  Priyanka tiwari