What can cause a lump near a decaying teeth?
Patient: hi i have a decaying tooth that i have ignored a few days ago my face swelled up and now the swelling has gone but i have a lump that is directly above my tooth almost above my jaw but is not visible but can be felt on my cheek.iam concerned  it may be oral cancer Doctor: hello thanks for consulting at hcm,,it could be abscess either of periapical..plz consult a oral surgeon specialist at the earliest for the x-rays and treatment..hope it helps..tc..