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swollen gum pain

I have a swollen like bump on my gum on the bottom row in the front.... it is very tender and sore... this morning when i woke up it was leaking pus what can it be?? it feels like my wisdom teeth are pushing everything forward and the two teeth are crammed.... could it be a cold sore??
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A related discussion, what to do was started.
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i have this too, its black, upper gums, too the left, near the back, its big, it looks black, and a white tip. will it go away? or do i got too see a dentist?
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It does not sound like a cold sore, but it is some type of infection whether it is from the gum or the nerve of the tooth, it needs to be looked at asap.
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