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What Does A Small Hard Bump Below The Teeth Indicate?
Question: Just yesterday I noticed a small hard bump just below two of my lower teeth on the bone. I can't see it (although I am 58 and use glasses for reading) unless I use a magnifying mirror. I felt the bump with my tongue while eating. It does not hurt. It is round and appears slightly grey, almost as though it could be filled with blood. I just saw my dentist a few weeks ago, and he recommended I have a couple of cracks in my very back teeth fixed, which I have scheduled an appointment to do. The bump is in the front left, however, and nowhere near the cracked teeth. Should I be seen sooner than I planned? I'm concerned about cancer.
Brief Answer:
No need for an earlier appointment!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear this lump that you felt in your mouth. The tongue remains the most sensitive organ and no XXXXXXX it can feel even structures that are difficult to see with the naked eyes easily. Though a great advantage, the tongue can also create unnecessary pressure.
From the description of this bump, there is nothing to be concerned about. Cancers rarely start from such areas. Also, they are often bigger in size and grow a a faster rate. Even if it were cancer, it must be confined to that are making treatment very easily and patient friendly.
In any case, there is just no piece that points towards the possibility of cancer. I will ask that you let your dentist to take a look at this during your next appointment. There is no great danger or red flags that warrant an earlier visit than planned. Did you ever smoked or chew tobacco? Do you drink alcohol? These are some of the possible risk factors which I have no idea whether you do all not.
In all, there is no need for an earlier appointment. This is most likely not cancer but report to you dentist during the appointment you have coming up soon.
I hope this helps and addresses your query fully. I wish you well and thank you so much for using our services. Please, feel free to ask for more information and clarification if need be.
No need for an earlier appointment!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear this lump that you felt in your mouth. The tongue remains the most sensitive organ and no XXXXXXX it can feel even structures that are difficult to see with the naked eyes easily. Though a great advantage, the tongue can also create unnecessary pressure.
From the description of this bump, there is nothing to be concerned about. Cancers rarely start from such areas. Also, they are often bigger in size and grow a a faster rate. Even if it were cancer, it must be confined to that are making treatment very easily and patient friendly.
In any case, there is just no piece that points towards the possibility of cancer. I will ask that you let your dentist to take a look at this during your next appointment. There is no great danger or red flags that warrant an earlier visit than planned. Did you ever smoked or chew tobacco? Do you drink alcohol? These are some of the possible risk factors which I have no idea whether you do all not.
In all, there is no need for an earlier appointment. This is most likely not cancer but report to you dentist during the appointment you have coming up soon.
I hope this helps and addresses your query fully. I wish you well and thank you so much for using our services. Please, feel free to ask for more information and clarification if need be.
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