pregnancy tumors are extreme inflammatory reactions to a local irritation (such as food particles or plaque) that occurs in up to 10% of pregnant women and often in women who also have pregnancy gingivitis. pregnancy tumors appear on inflamed gum tissue as large lumps with deep red pinpoint markings on them usually near the upper gum line. the red lump glistens may bleed and crust over and can make eating and speaking difficult and cause discomfort.
what are pregnancy dental tumors?