I noticed a small very hard white bump on the inside of my gums by my back molar. It felt like bone and did not move at all when I poked at it. It has since gone leaving a ulcer or hole that apears to go all the way back to the tooth. It dosen't hurt and didn't really hurt when it felt like a bone sticking out of my gums either. I've had concerns of STD's in the past (usually unwarranted) and test always neg. The one that concerns me is syphilis. Does this sound like something to be concerned with? It has gone from bone like to a hole in around two to three weeks. And it really does go all the way to the tooth, I can feel it with a pick using no pressure at all.
2006-10-12 07:57:20 · 4 answers · asked by Scott H 1 in Health ➔ Dental
go to the dentist
2006-10-12 08:00:32 · answer #1 · answered by Curious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like an abscess that is now draining.
It was all hard and tight originally because pressure was building up as the abscess was trying to find an outlet.
Definitely go see your dentist.
It's probably not syphillis, but if you are that paranoid use some freaking protection!
2006-10-12 15:44:03 · answer #2 · answered by _LitMatch_ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it is your wisdom tooth erupting mine havent yet erupted and i have problems with my lowers they seem to pop up to the surface then the area around it becomes inflammed then it settles back down again.....go see the Dentist and check it out
2006-10-12 15:34:54 · answer #3 · answered by missdeedee75 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably had an infected nerve there. If that's the case you'll need a root canal. See your dentist ASAP.
2006-10-12 15:06:39 · answer #4 · answered by AzOasis8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋