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I haven't been to a dentist in years and have never needed any dental work done, save braces and having my wisdom teeth removed. I just noticed that below my left lower molar there is a quite large bump that has developed.

It is as hard as bone and isn't painful in any way, nor does it bleed. Should I see a dentist about this or wait and see if it goes away? ... Visitor from GA

Answer:
It sounds like you may wait till it goes away. But if I were you I would go to see a dentist. You may have an infection that is developing. Or it could be what we call a Tori which is an outgrowth of bone that is normal.

James Sanderson, DMD
Alabama Teeth In An Hour
Alabama Sedation Dentist
1633 Montgomery Highway
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 979-6005

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