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What Is The Hard Movable Lump On My Jaw?

I have a lump on my jaw about 3/4 of an inch away from my teeth where my jaw starts curving upward. It's hard, but will wiggle side to side. It doesn't hurt at all even when I put pressure on it. Should I go to my dentist? My next cleaning isn't until May.
Mon, 27 Jul 2015
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Hi dear ,

The symptoms you mention in query like hard lump , movable and do not having pain are pointing towards a condition known as ' lipoma ' . A lipoma is a growth of fat cells in a thin, fibrous capsule usually found just below the skin. It doesn't seems to be due to dental infection. Usually lipoma is harmless . It become a course of concern if it increase in size , cause pain or get infected . I would suggest you to consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis and rule out cause like dental infection . Doctor may recommend its surgical removal for aesthetic purpose .

Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari

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What Is The Hard Movable Lump On My Jaw?

Hi dear , The symptoms you mention in query like hard lump , movable and do not having pain are pointing towards a condition known as lipoma . A lipoma is a growth of fat cells in a thin, fibrous capsule usually found just below the skin. It doesn t seems to be due to dental infection. Usually lipoma is harmless . It become a course of concern if it increase in size , cause pain or get infected . I would suggest you to consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis and rule out cause like dental infection . Doctor may recommend its surgical removal for aesthetic purpose . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari