answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

I have the same exact problem. You think it's a canker sore but it's not a bump filled with white pus. It's a tiny hole in your gum and it stings if you touch it with your toungue or if you eat something acidic. I have once in a very long while, probably no more than once every 4-5 months. I've been tryinnng to find out what it is but the only thing closest to it is canker sore.

AnswerAlso it's usually gone by a week or less than that.

Have a look at this question on Yahoo! Answers where there's a picture provided. Is that what your hole looks like? (pin-sized with a white/yellowish diameter?) If so, then it's probably a mouth ulcer. Quite common and usually goes away on its own.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is a small hole in your gums that you first thought was a canker sore but it is not?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Your Gums hurt and there is white puffy stuff on it?

There are actually 13 different conditions of the mouth that can cause pain in the gums with white patches. Some of these conditions include toothbrush irritation, a virus infection, canker sores, and thrush.


Is popping your mouth with your thumb bad for your gums and joints?

I used to do that all the time and it's quite fun but it can be bad for your cheekbone and gums #1 it stretches your gums which can make them tear #2 it rubs your gums hard up against your cheekbone which could push it out of place #3 it can give your gum rashes and canker sores if done to often


What is the sores on your gums that are white and sore?

canker sores... the hurt bad too. You can get them from skipping brushing your teeth, accidentally biting yourself, and a few other ways.


Is it safe to get a tongue piercing if you're all the time getting those canker soars in your mouth on your gums?

I dont think that would be the safest thing to do, its a read flag for infection


Can a sinus infection cause a bump on gum?

A sinus infection is unlikely to cause a bump on the gums. However, a bump may be caused by an abscess, a burn, or a canker sore.


Why are all your gums are swollen you have canker sores on your inner lip and side of tongue am running a fever and neck glands are swollen could this be from wisdom teeth coming in?

Sounds like thrush


What is a blood clot on gums caused by?

Although I am not a doctor, I always thought that blood clots coming out of gums result from congested blood in the gums. I think if gums are massaged then blood will be circulated and extra congested blood will go away. Sees this should be a frequent task and not a one-time every once and while. Although I am not a doctor, I always thought that blood clots coming out of gums result from congested blood in the gums. I think if gums are massaged then blood will be circulated and extra congested blood will go away. Sees this should be a frequent task and not a one-time every once and while.


What are Shingles of the gums?

Shingles of the gums is a very painful condition and many professionals don't even know it exits as I found out today at my Dr's office. The nurse practitioner told me, after I told her that I thought I have Shingles of the Gums, that you can't get Shingles of the gums. The herpes zoster virus can climb up the spine to the trigeminal nerve causing painful gums.


What does a mouth ulcer look like?

Normally they are found between your cheeks and gums, under the tongue or on the sides of the tongue. They are either white round patches if on the tongue and small white blisters with pink areas if under the gums.


What is the first stage of gum disease?

bleeding gums


How do you get rid of blue black gums?

stop smoking that's how! and if you smoke then you wont get blue and black gums in the first place!


Are canker sores a form of herpes?

Canker sores are not a form of herpes, however, they are often confused and mistaken as herpes. Herpes ulcers are smaller than canker sores and form blisters before ulcerating. The lesions caused by herpes are commonly known as 'cold sores'."Canker sores" are small ulcers on the inside of the mouth, including gums, tongue and inside of the lips. They are caused by an auto-immune condition that may in turn be caused by a virus that you get by age 5. They are often triggered by stress or small bites in the mouth. They will go away by themselves within 4-14 days.There are various remedies that may help reduce the pain of canker sores and increase healing. These include cleaning with an oral agent (like Glyoxyl). You can also try diluted hydrogen peroxide or salt water. Vitamin B complex may help.Another remedy is a steroid called Kenalog. It's a paste that you run over the afflicted area. This is available by prescription. Many doctors seem unaware of this but dentists seem knowledgeable.See related link for some common triggers / causes of canker sores.Here is the straight story:Cold sores are caused by the Herpes virusCanker sores are caused by stress or physical damage in the mouth.Canchre sores are caused the the syphilis disease.