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Is Pain At Back Of Mouth With A Cut In The Gum A Sign Cancer?
Question: hello my name is XXXX I'm a smoker but have been trying to stop so I have been sick with sinus problems and cough but I found that when I brushed my teeth today the back of my mouth hurt a bit . I'm a scared person anyways about dying bit there is like a cut looking gash in the back of my gum like . I grind teeth I'm not sure if I hit it with my tooth brush or what . there's nothing coming out of it . it's not inflamed it's a little sore that's all
Brief Answer:
It is not a sign of cancer...
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for posting the query
I have gone through the photo thoroughly and understood your problem.
The pale piece of tissue behind the last lower molar is the normal mucosa. Don't worry! It is not a sign of cancer. This looks pale because of the constant pressure it gets from both the jaws.
This is not related to any sinus issues.
1. Drink plenty of warm water.
2. If pain is more, you can try OTC pain relievers.
3. Also, antiseptic mouth gargles are beneficial.
Hope I have answered your query; I'll be available for the follow up queries.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
It is not a sign of cancer...
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for posting the query
I have gone through the photo thoroughly and understood your problem.
The pale piece of tissue behind the last lower molar is the normal mucosa. Don't worry! It is not a sign of cancer. This looks pale because of the constant pressure it gets from both the jaws.
This is not related to any sinus issues.
1. Drink plenty of warm water.
2. If pain is more, you can try OTC pain relievers.
3. Also, antiseptic mouth gargles are beneficial.
Hope I have answered your query; I'll be available for the follow up queries.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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Brief Answer:
Wish you good health and good luck
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing back
I wish you good luck and good health. God bless you too.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
Wish you good health and good luck
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing back
I wish you good luck and good health. God bless you too.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Answered by
Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty
Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist
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