Noticing a bump on your gums can be alarming, but chances are it’s nothing to worry about. We’ll go over seven of the most common causes, how to identify them, and whether they require treatment.

A gum boil is a pus-filled, swollen bump on the gums. It forms when bacteria build up and cause infection, causing pain, swelling, and other symptoms. ... a root canal or tooth extraction.

A retired paramedic has received a £50,000 settlement from a dentist after a root canal treatment left him hospitalised for weeks with a missing tooth and a heart infection which may have ...

In 2012, Gerry went to the practice for a check-up with a dentist, who remains unnamed due to legal reasons, after noticing a "little lump" on his upper gum, where they carried out treatment.