I have a small, red growth on my upper left gum that bleeds when I brush my teeth. I went to the dentist, and they removed it, but it has since grown back. I have a follow up appointment in a few days because they said if it grows back I need to go to hospital, which is concerning me, what could it be?
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The red growth on the gums that bleeds on brushing could be because of a myogenic granuloma or gingival or pulp polyp. Consult an oral physician and get it evaluated. Since you are giving history of previous treatment and its recurrence, consult an oral maxillofacial surgeon and get it surgically removed and send the specimen for histopathological examination to confirm the diagnosis. If it is a myogenic granuloma or gingival polyp, it can be treated surgically. If it is a pulp polyp, then the tooth has to be treated followed by excision of the growth. I hope my answer will help you, take care.