<s>[INST] I have an abcess on a tooth but have noticed a lump on either side of my mouth on the top of the inner cheek. the lumps are flesh coloured soft and don t hurt. should I be worried. I only noticed them this evening. there is also a tender part of the gum/cheek at the back between the top and bottom layer of teeth although I m not sure if this is related as it is not near the lumps. [/INST] Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor forum, according to the dental history presented by you, it seems that you have a dental abscess which causes pain, swelling and pus discharge in some cases.I would advise you to see your dentist and get the tooth treated to avoid the infection from spreading to the surrounding tissues. Also, for the flesh colored painless lumps, it is better to see your dentist as he/she will check clinically and rule out the diagnosis, it may or may not require treatment.I recommend you to maintain proper oral hygiene, use a soft bristle tooth brush with any toothpaste of your choice, use interdental brush or a dental floss to clean areas between the teeth. Brush your teeth twice/daily and floss once/day, kindly follow these steps to prevent plaque formation, which in turn will keep your mouth free of oral problems.I hope I answered your query, i wish you good health. </s>