Toothache, gums grow a grain of meat may be gingival tumor, periapical periodontitis, gingival polyps and other causes. 1. Gingival tumor: most common in women, caused by dental calculus, poor restoration and other local factors, mechanical stimulation, chronic inflammation related. It is usually located in the papillary part of the gums, and its shape is round and oval. 2. Periapical inflammation: manifested by sinus tracts on the gums, the pus in the apical part of the root does not get the usual drainage, it will spread to a larger area of periapical tissues, break through from the weaker tissues, and look like a meatball. 3. Gingival polyps: Gingival hyperplasia caused by long-term stimulation of the gums due to food inlay or caries inflammation, accompanied by gum sensitivity, sometimes painful symptoms. Toothache, gums grow a grain of meat, it is recommended to seek medical attention in a timely manner, follow the doctor’s instructions for relevant examinations, with the help of the doctor to clarify the cause, and targeted treatment or treatment.