lump thats is filled with white like a spot please help anxious

[sam85]

sorry i get a little panicky i have a little lump on my gum full of white puss,shall i pop it or leave it be?what is it?

 

[mojopearl]

It sounds like and abscess.

 

[carole]

Hi sam85
It sounds like an abscess to me, you can't harm it to squeeze it and release the pressure, don't prick it with anything, try some salt water rinses, but you really need to see a dentist. If you can't get to one see, if your doctor could prescribe you some antibiotics until you can see a dentist, or call the emergency dental service.

This is only guessing on my part, and the only way to fix this is to see a dentist, it may be nothing but don't leave it to get painful and cause damage.

Good luck

 

[drhirst]

I thinks Carole's advice is spot on (excuse the pun)

Lincoln

 

[carole]

Thank you Dr Hirst I have had quite a lot of experience on this subject lately, it's nice to know I paid attention