White bump on gum above tooth
A white bump above a tooth may be a healing spot, blocked tissue, or a draining dental abscess, so its cause requires examination.
The short answer
A small white or yellow bump on the gingiva can be a pimple-like sinus tract from an infected tooth, a traumatic ulcer, a cystic lesion, or a local buildup. A draining bump may hurt less while infection remains around the root.
What is the direct answer?
What does this question mean?
Do not squeeze or puncture it. Keep brushing gently, record when it appeared, and note fluid, taste, tooth sensitivity, swelling, or fever.
What can you do next?
Arrange prompt dental care, especially if the bump drains, recurs, or sits above a painful or heavily restored tooth. Facial swelling or breathing difficulty needs emergency attention.
When should you seek dental care?
Ask whether the tooth pulp and root are involved, whether a vitality test and X-ray are needed, and which treatment removes the underlying cause.
Frequently asked questions
Can this be diagnosed from a search result?
No. A dentist may need direct examination and, when indicated, dental imaging.
What information should I bring?
Bring your symptom timeline, medicines, medical conditions, and relevant dental records.