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 an abscess that develops on the gums. It looks like a swollen bump and mainly results from a bacterial infection beneath the surface of the gum. An abscess that develops on the gums ...

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