{"id":49011,"date":"2018-07-18T10:00:01","date_gmt":"2018-07-18T17:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emergencydentistsusa.com\/?p=49011"},"modified":"2019-07-18T13:18:48","modified_gmt":"2019-07-18T20:18:48","slug":"white-bump-on-gums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.emergencydentistsusa.com\/white-bump-on-gums\/","title":{"rendered":"White Bump on Gums: What is it and How Do You Treat It?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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For most people, a white patch, a bump, or bumps on the gums isn\u2019t cause for concern. However, it can be a symptom of something serious, so it\u2019s important to have anything you notice checked out by your dentist.<\/p>\n

White lumps on the gum or even on the tongue are usually caused by irritation or some other mild form of periodontal disease<\/a>\u2014gum disease<\/a> to you and I. It can occur because of something you eat or because you\u2019ve brushed too hard. It\u2019s also possible that white bumps could be a symptom of a bacterial infection<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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So, even though it might not be something serious initially like oral thrush, it\u2019s important for your dentist to evaluate the issue and get a mild bacterial infection<\/a> treated before it turns into something more serious, like ulcers<\/a>, the need for tooth extraction, or possibly even oral cancer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What Causes White Bumps on the Gums?<\/h2>\n

White bumps and white patches on the gum tissue are usually caused by one of three things: an infection, an injury, or a canker sore. They can be painless, but if they are associated with an injury or canker sore, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ll experience at least discomfort, if not outright pain.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also common for pregnant women to develop bumps or lumps on their gums and tongue because of the hormonal changes their bodies are experiencing. This is caused pyogenic granuloma or granuloma gravidarum. Again, this is not something serious, but it\u2019s important for your dentist to assess the situation and make a proper diagnosis.<\/p>\n

\"Greg<\/div>
\r\n“It can be difficult for you to determine what causes a white bump on your gums, so a dental exam is critical. Some bumps heal on their own, but they can indicate a serious underlying condition.”\r\n