Eric Linden, DMD, MSD, MPH

595 Chestnut Ridge Road, Suite 7
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey 07677

(201) 307-0339

Monday 8:30AM–5PM
Tuesday 9:30AM–6PM
Wednesday Closed

Thursday 8:30AM–5PM
Friday 8:30AM–4:30PM
Saturday & Sunday Closed

Gums swollen, tender, and painful, with white bump

Category: Pre-Treatment Questions

Small white painful bump on gums

Q: I have a small white painful bump on my gums, about the size of a grain of rice. What is it? A: You need to get to the dentist as soon as possible. You have to be seen and examined to get an accurate diagnosis.

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Something that feels like fuzz around teeth and gums

Q: Why do I have something that feels like fuzz around my teeth and gums? I do have dry mouth. I use Biotene, and brush regularly, which makes it worse sometimes. Very frustrating. A: I would suggest a visit to your dentist for an evaluation. Do you take any medications? Do you use any mouthwashes? Eat

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Sore spot on gum

Q: What’s wrong with my gum? My gum is sore under one molar on the right side towards the back of my mouth. Only when I touch it though. When I’m not touching it, it’s fine. It also hurts when I touch my cheek where that tooth is. Any idea what it is? A: Is

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