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Hi, In My Mouth, I Can Feel A Bump Inside
Question: Hi,
In my mouth, I can feel a bump inside my cheek near my lower jaw. At first I thought it was a mouth sore, but it hasn't gone away in a few days. It moves around like a small marble in my cheek. It feels like a mass.
In my mouth, I can feel a bump inside my cheek near my lower jaw. At first I thought it was a mouth sore, but it hasn't gone away in a few days. It moves around like a small marble in my cheek. It feels like a mass.
Brief Answer:
Probably a mucous cyst, follow the advice below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Your symptoms seem to be related to a mucous cyst.
It is a fluid filled cyst. Usually it is caused by microtrauma such as cheek biting or teeth damage.
Usually the cysts are temporary and don't require treatment.
I suggest you to rinse with salty water to avoid bacterial infections.
I also recommend to have a good dental hygiene.
If the cyst persists in time or if you develop other symptoms such as pain you should go to the dentist for further evaluation.
There are many other treatments such as laser therapy or cryotherapy to remove the cysts.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further
Probably a mucous cyst, follow the advice below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Your symptoms seem to be related to a mucous cyst.
It is a fluid filled cyst. Usually it is caused by microtrauma such as cheek biting or teeth damage.
Usually the cysts are temporary and don't require treatment.
I suggest you to rinse with salty water to avoid bacterial infections.
I also recommend to have a good dental hygiene.
If the cyst persists in time or if you develop other symptoms such as pain you should go to the dentist for further evaluation.
There are many other treatments such as laser therapy or cryotherapy to remove the cysts.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further
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