I am 20 years old and still have a baby tooth. My adult tooth grew behind it a couple years ago.The baby tooth has been a little loose for a few years now before that it wasnt loose but recently when I touch the baby tooth or eat on that side of my mouth it hurts really bad. I also looked in the mirror and have a lump above the baby tooth and it is painful to the touch. I dont know what is wrong with it or what the lump means
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The painful bump above a baby tooth can be because of the tooth infection or gum infection. Nothing to be panic, consult an oral physician and get it evaluated. Confirm whether it is infection from the milk tooth or permanent tooth. You have to take a radiograph to confirm the diagnosis. If it is an infection from the baby tooth, get the tooth removed. If it is from the permanent tooth, then get the tooth restored with root canal treatment. Meanwhile you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole. I hope my answer will help you, take care.