Lump on jaw in 2yr old

[machannah]

I noticed yesterday a lump on my rising 2yr olds jaw bone, its quite hard and about the size of a large grape (bit flatter tho). He doesnt seem to be in any real pain when its touched, and is eating fine

Any idea on what it might be, not sure if its a tooth, but i think its a bit low, or it might be an absess - any suggestions??

Ive posted a pic here, http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2184200&l=ba15c&id=700855001 ive drawn a circle around where it is but its a bit faint!!

 

[Tikka]

It could just be a tooth, just keep an eye on it, and any changes maybe contact the Vet.

 

[Bananaman]

Yes, defo a teething bump. quite normal at 2 and 3 and will go away naturally.

Just keep an eye on it in the tiny chance that it might be an abssess but I would say 99.9% tooth.

 

[machannah]

Cool, great news, thanks very much

 

[vicm2509]

You may be able to see the one on my horse, on the side facing you (not best pic but best one I have to hand)

The vet said it was an old dental abcess that had ruptured downwards instead of upwards. The dentist agreed. It was like it before I bought him and is now a hard lump. It is simalar in feel to a hardened splint and wont go away.

I am not sure if yours is the same as mine was bought as a 6yo, hes 8 now. I have no experience with teething youngsters though.

 

[aran]

I agree its a teething bump, however, have you had your dentist out to look at how his teeth are forming? good experience for a 2yr old too