Noticing a bump on your gums can be alarming, but chances are it’s nothing to worry about. We’ll go over seven of the most common causes, how to identify them, and whether they require treatment.

Several conditions can cause a bump to form on the gums, such as canker sores, oral thrush, and periodontal abscesses. Learn more here.

“Some women may develop a deep red lump on their gums called a pregnancy tumor or pyogenic granuloma ... “Red spots and sores may be signs of lupus and Crohn’s disease, and white spots in the mouth ...

2. Oral Thrush This happens when an overgrowth of Candida fungus accumulates in the mouth. This can cause creamy white or yellow spots to appear on the gums, cheeks, tongue, or roof of your mouth ...

If your infant has a small white or yellow-tinted bump on their gum line or the roof of their mouth, it’s likely an Epstein pearl. This is a type of gingival cyst that affects newborns. Epstein ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Lip cancer is an oral cancer that first develops on the lips, usually causing an open sore or painful lump. Initial warning signs of lip cancer can be ...