<s>[INST] i had a hard lump in left side of my lower gum in my molar,it does not hurt,when i touch it,or push it softly. It is a damaged tooth. I am worried about it,what should I do? Does the dentist pull my damage tooth,even if it has a hard lump under it? Please help me. [/INST] helo thanks for consulting at hcm,,it could be abscess frm periapical or periodontal etiology,,it could be due to swollen lymph node b,cz of infected tooth,,plz get an iopa radiograph and a check up with ur dentist,, do salt water gargle thrice daily, take analgesics and antibiotics if requd with a prescription,,hope it helps,,tc </s>