Looking for some guidance and any help is
greatly appreciated. Within the last
month I noticed that I had a small lump
above my last rear mollar. It is a few
cm above the spot where my tooth meets the
gumline. It seems to run and attach to
the top base of my gums where it attaches
to the cheek. It is not painful.
It was difficult to find looking in a
mirror because I had to pry my mouth open
pretty wide. However, it seems to be a
white color. I can touch it with my
tongue. It feels like a water bubble
underneath the skin. Sometimes it is
really firm and solid almost ready to
burst, even though it is not painful.
Other times it is not firm at all and
feels almost as if I can move the
waterlike mass back and forth in its small
contained area. I tryed to pop the
bubble. A small amount of blood,
hardly any came out. After I popped it
and scrapped it, I rinsed with listerine.
It does not burn, was not painful at
all. I found that odd. It seemed
after I scrapped it that it is a mass of
tissue or skin, but I dont know what it
is. Also, it produces a hint of bitter
taste. I also noticed that when I apply
a bit of pressure to the area I feel a
small sharp pain in my mollar where my
cavity is on that tooth. This sharp
pain feels like I must be close to the
nerve for this tooth. So, could this be
a nerve problem or a problem rooted in the
internal structure of the tooth? I'm
wondering if this is just a first sign of
a tooth problem. I am a little worried
about it.
My dental history:
i brush daily. I had my wisdom teeth
out approximately 6-7 years ago, no
problems. No major dental work like
root canals or bridgework or anything.
I have about 4-6 cavities total, but they
dont bother me.
I'm not sure what to do about it.
Obviously, I should consult medical
advice. However, should I consult a
dentist or a doctor.
Also, I need to mention one other thing
about my dental history that is a bit
strange. In january I got a really bad
lower sinus infection. My doctor at
the time had not seen a sinus infection
like mine before. It caused my gums to
swell around my rear mollars on the top
and bottom (moreso on the top). I
dealt with swelling gums for around 2
weeks. At 2-3 different points the
gums broke and sinus fluid drained out at
that point (very gross I know, I had to
deal with it too, not fun). I was
wondering if this bubble/lump has
something to do with my sinus problem.
But, this bubble/lump is different and
does not have the same characteristics as
the swelling I experienced before, in that
the previous experience was a gradual
swelling and my gums were swollen over my
teeth. This mass is constrained to one
little area and has not moved, gotten
larger or smaller (except when it feels
more/less firm).
I'm incredibly confused about it and also
slightly worried. I just moved to
austin, tx and i'm in the process of
looking for good health professionals in
this area.
Another thing I would like to know: is
there an organization that I could call to
find local doctors/dentists that are
accredited or certified by a reputable
agency?
Thanks in advance.
