my 7 year old grandchild has a right and left lower molar loose and the gums around them are very swollen, and I feel on the right side under her chin a little bump (swollen lymph node?) she is not complaining of pain and the gums are not reddish but very swollen. I m just concerned and hoping that it might not be pus heaping up and that that ball under her right chin away though from that teeth might be a collection of pus. I don t remember nor me nor any of my siblings having had these problems when changing milk teeth for the definitive ones. Thank you. Rita
Helloo.Rita.read through your query.accordingly I must say that in this case there is nothing to worry...swollen gums are due to the new tooth going to come out in some time and at this time the lymph nodes(swelling in the neck)will also get enlarged....and also it may not be genetically inherited...it's just a usual case in many people.so nothing to worry as she is not having any pain.she perfectly alright...if pain comes u may meet a periodontist...be cool...hope for nice big teeth to erupt...hope my reply has given u some benefit.have a healthy day!!!