anyone have a "pregnancy tumor" on gum?

savannat421

I can't remember if I asked this question on this board or another, but I thought it couldn't hurt to ask again.

Since I was about 30 weeks, I have had on my gum what's called a "pregnancy tumor" which is pretty much a squishy lump that bleeds like crazy whenever I try to brush the spot. It's gotten worse over the past few weeks, and tonight I have had enough! I've always had good teeth, so it's annoying that something like this has come up.

I was wondering whether or not any of you have/have had this problem and what you did about it. Did yours go away after delivery, like the books say? I just don't want to go to the dentist and them tell me they can't do anything until after baby gets here. I'm considering just waiting it out until D-Day arrives.

FutureMrsTowns

your insurance will probably cover an extra cleaning in any year you are pregnant, so you may be able to schedule an extra cleaning and have it checked then

savannat421

FutureMrsTowns:

your insurance will probably cover an extra cleaning in any year you are pregnant, so you may be able to schedule an extra cleaning and have it checked then

That's true. I'll have to check into it. 

It also doesn't help any that I HATE the dentist. I might just have to suck it up though...

Allycat11

I have had one spot that keeps swelling and bleeds really easily.  At one point a couple months ago I got a giant lump that caused extreme pain on the back of my gums so I went to the dentist.  They had me rinse with hydgrogen peroxide (use just like mouthwash for 60 seconds and spit out).  I did that a couple times a day and within 24 hours I noticed a huge difference, a few days later it was completely gone.  It tastes awful, but it seriously worked wonders when I got the horrible lump.  I have occassionally used that remedy when the other spot swells as well.

savannat421

Allycat11:

I have had one spot that keeps swelling and bleeds really easily.  At one point a couple months ago I got a giant lump that caused extreme pain on the back of my gums so I went to the dentist.  They had me rinse with hydgrogen peroxide (use just like mouthwash for 60 seconds and spit out).  I did that a couple times a day and within 24 hours I noticed a huge difference, a few days later it was completely gone.  It tastes awful, but it seriously worked wonders when I got the horrible lump.  I have occassionally used that remedy when the other spot swells as well.

I'll have to start doing that tomorrow to see if it makes any difference. Thanks! 

Runaway22

Idk about tumors, but my gums bleed like crazy. Rinsing with hydrogen peroxide and water is the only thing that helps me.

hagordon

I have one on my lower lip. Its called a pyogenic granuloma aka "pregnancy tumor". It is caused by trauma at the site.

I had my teeth cleaned in September and the hygenist must have pinched that area or put pressure on my lip to cause it. I went to the dentist to have it looked at and they referred me to an oral surgeon to have it removed, but they cannot see me until after my due date.  Most of the information I have found says that they can be removed easily, however, if they are removed during the pregnancy they can grow back. My advise is to just wait until after you deliver.

annamaria192003

I had that when I was 36 weeks pregnant. I had it removed and it was very painful to numb it and afterwords for a day you can t take any pain killers other then Tylenol.

It came back 5 times worse after a week....I am definitely waiting to have it removed after I have the baby!

heie0008

I have this. I got it after my first baby but didn't go to the dentist until this pregnancy when it started getting a lot bigger. The dentist knew what it was right away. She referred me to an oral surgeon. Apparently they can just "lop it off". Didn't sound like a big deal. I hate going to the dentist too. I'm getting it removed on Monday (which is about 3 1/2 weeks after I had baby). I read that it will grow back if you have it removed during pregnancy so I waited until after I had baby. I'm really nervous about it. It's right on my front gums and I'm afraid it will leave some sort of horrible scar. 

Justabean3

teeth like to do crazy things pregnant especially if you have Gd.

I had an molar pulled 2 years ago when I was pregnant with my last.. now pregnant with this one almost exactly 2 years later my wisdom tooth is coming in and I'm 32 and 37.5 weeks

they told me pregnancy hormones cause teeth and gums to bleed, get infection, tooth movement, abscess and all kinds of stuff

kikimeemee

You poor girl -- that sounds so painful. To the dentist and/or doctor stat!

OhMySpawn

I had one last pregnancy. The dentist said she didn't want to do anything about it and that it would go away- it did, within days/weeks of delivery.

heie0008

Just an update. I had mine removed over a week ago. It was really quick and only hurt for a couple hours after. So far it looks fine, I'm happy it went well and that it's gone.

jminton1

Hey Everyone,  I am 32 weeks pregnant and also happen to be a dentist.  Just up your hygiene, the gingival swelling and bleeding will calm down and are result of your hormones.  Keep brushing and especially flossing and you'll be back to prepregnancy gums, I promise.  If in doubt, go get it checked out.