Bump in the lower inner lip

2025-06-18 11:10:50
My daughter , 5 years old has developed a bump in her inner lower lip. The bump is not soft.. initially it was painful for her to eat but now it is painless for her but it's been more than a week and it is still there. What is this..
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Maybe it's a mucocele Need to get it checked physically
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get it removed by an oral surgeon if it's a mucocele

Answered2025-06-20 13:50:38

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Its a mucocele as per provisional diagnosis. Its a painless fluid retaining cyst. But can cause problems in speech, eating.
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get a biopsy done for peace of mind

Answered2025-06-19 23:10:47

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Looks like a mucocele. Visit your dentist to get a clinical examination done. Regards Dental Galaxy, Pune

Answered2025-06-19 10:12:33

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Hi! This looks like a mucocele a harmless mucus filled swelling usually caused by lip biting or minor trauma. It’s painless but can persist for weeks. Please visit a pediatric dentist; if it doesn’t shrink on its own, minor removal may be needed. Don’t worry, it’s a simple and safe procedure.

Answered2025-07-03 06:45:23

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Hello It feels like a mucocele It is a minor salivary gland infection which can be treated by removing it Kindly visit your nearest dentist for further examination

Answered2025-06-21 05:30:21

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Hi, Looks like a mucocele. Visit a dentist and get it examined.

Answered2025-06-19 12:58:26

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Hello! It's mucocel
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Kindly visit nearby dental surgeon for treatment plan

Answered2025-06-19 11:35:04

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Hello It looks like a mucocele please visit the dentist for the incision of the mucocele

Answered2025-06-19 08:41:25

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