What’s this soft bump at the base of my tooth?

There is a soft bag growing at the gums, which may be due to apical periodontitis, gingival hyperplasia, periodontal abscess and other reasons.
1. Periapical periodontitis: refers to the inflammation of the tissues around the root tip of the tooth, the root tip infection may cause the formation of subperiosteal or submucosal abscess in the alveolar bone, there will be redness and swelling of the gums, pressure and pain, the gums are obviously swollen, with pus spots on the top, which will lead to the root of the gums grow a soft bag.
2. Gingival hyperplasia: mainly refers to the increase in the cellular composition of the gum tissue, the gum volume increases, which can also lead to a soft bag at the root of the tooth.
3. Periodontal abscess: do not pay attention to oral hygiene, the gums and surrounding tissues appear purulent infection will appear red and swollen gums, pus, loose teeth and other symptoms, but also manifested in the root of the tooth long a soft bag.
The root of the tooth grows a soft bag, there may be other reasons, need to go to the hospital in time to check, clear cause.