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What Causes Growth Of Bone Under The Tongue?

Hello, I am 19 years old, female, 5'4, 173 pounds, and have no major medical history problems. I take medication for acid reflux every morning, but other than that, no medications. I just had the last 3 of my wisdom teeth removed this past Friday. I am taking Penecillin four times daily as prescribed ( I have taken them correctly), and the prescribed Ibuprofen as needed, which has not been often. I have what is called, I believe "torsi" - bone that grows in the bottom of the mouth, under the tongue. Well, I have two painful blisters at the anaesthesia injection sites - they are right next to the torsi ( I am not sure if this is relevent, but thought I would mention it). They have been there for three days now. I have my follow up appointment with my dr. this Friday, but I really wanted to ask on here and see what it could be beforehand. I'd greatly appreciate it, I'm worried.
Thu, 31 Jul 2014
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Dentist 's  Response
Hello and welcome to HCM forum,
Thank you for providing all the details here related to your last dental visit.
I would like to inform you that "tori" in medical terms means a bony overgrowth which is normal in some individuals and is very common in females.
I have had a number of female patients with tori on the bottom as well as on the palate.
The bony growths are nothing to worry about, it has a hereditary prevalence.
The ulcers besides these tori should heal in next 3-5 days.
Do not worry and continue following the regime as instructed by your dentist.

I hope this answer was helpful.
I wish you good health
Take care
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Dentist, Endodontics Dr. Himesh Jain's  Response
Its nothing but a bony projection which can be removed surgically.ulcers after injection will heal by itsrlf
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What Causes Growth Of Bone Under The Tongue?

Hello and welcome to HCM forum, Thank you for providing all the details here related to your last dental visit. I would like to inform you that tori in medical terms means a bony overgrowth which is normal in some individuals and is very common in females. I have had a number of female patients with tori on the bottom as well as on the palate. The bony growths are nothing to worry about, it has a hereditary prevalence. The ulcers besides these tori should heal in next 3-5 days. Do not worry and continue following the regime as instructed by your dentist. I hope this answer was helpful. I wish you good health Take care