What causes lump on the upper jaw causing sensitivity and pain in the mouth?
Patient: Hi. I have on my upper left side a small gum colored zit or bump on my gum. I just noticed the bump yesterday but it has been hurting for days. When I touch or push it the pain comes. If I leave it alone that side of my mouth is just sensitive. Any ideas what it could be? Doctor: Hi! You got a common pattern lump!In day to day practice I often get such lump on the upper jaw causing sensitivity and pain in the mouth and after proper examination and some tittle investigations like microscopic / pathological test, I come to following diagnoses:1. an abscess in periodontal location 30% cases2. infected periapical cyst 20 % cases3. minor injury to gum mucosa and related infection / edema 10% cases4. pyogenic granuloma like bloody benign tumor-like lesions 30% cases5. other benign tumors 8% cases6. cancer 2% casesTherefore maintain oral hygiene and see a dentist for relevant antibiotics / necessary steps in needed.regards,