My daughter 6 years old has just found a pea sized reddish lump just above her tooth. She has just told me and tells me she has had it for weeks. She tells me its not sore so didnt tell us. We are currently on holiday in Italy from England but just very concerned. Looks like an abscess? Any thoughts thanks
Hi. Thanks for the query. A lump over the gums that is looking like an abscess can be due to causes like a gum boil or a tooth abscess if the tooth over which the lump is present is decayed. So my suggestion is to consult an Oral Physician and get her evaluated. If needed an x-ray of the tooth can be done. For now at least a script of antibiotics can be advised to her to be taken orally as well as topical application of antiseptic oral ointment like Chlorohexidine can also be advised. Also do warm saline gargles. Hope this helps. Regards.