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.

Several conditions can cause a bump to form on the gums, such as canker sores, oral thrush, and periodontal abscesses. Learn more here.

White spots on your gums may form in patches, small spots, or lace-like webs. They may become thick or hard, and they may be uncomfortable or painful depending on the cause.

Please can you explain to me why I've had small bumps on my back lower and upper gums (behind my wisdom teeth) for so long now. I've been to a dentist and oral hygienist and they can't see or feel ...

Hello, my baby is just over five months and I have noticed yesterday that she has a white small spot on her upper gum. It is ot a tooth. Could it be a thrush? Answer::This seems to be due to her tooth ...

1. Abscess. I f you notice a painful bump on the roof of your mouth, it could be an abscess—an infection that forms when ...

Gum cancer This type of cancer begins in the upper or lower gums. Symptoms may include white, red, or dark patches on the gums; and bleeding or cracking gums.

Gum cancer is often mistaken for gingivitis. Both gingivitis and gum cancer are two separate things and both need to be taken seriously. Here's all you need to know about the early signs, symptoms ...