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Growth in inner cheek
Tomorrow I noticed a lump on my inner cheek , it is painless , what is it??? Is it cancer? I don't smoke, please help me. I have uploaded the photo
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The lump, as you described, could be due to cheek biting . A proper physical examination by a dentist would help to recognise the problem.
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Visit a dentist and get a thorough examination done .
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May be due to cheek biting???
Go for opg to check the position of wisdom tooth
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Mostly fibrous swelling occurs due to trauma from teeth
It's harmless and painless swelling
Get it removed and biopsy should be done if you are more concerned
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visit an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon or contact me for details
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no need to panic
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Dr. Arvind Mittal
Dentist
12 yrs exp
Jaipur
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It is traumatic ulcer,use any ulcer gel and avoid taking hot and spicy food
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Dr. Dhiraj Kumar
Dental Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Looks like cheek bite/ growth because of friction due to teeth.
Visit a local dentist for physical evaluation and treatment (roundening of sharp edges,if needed).
Maintain oral hygiene.
Warm saline rinses.
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Visit a local dentist for physical evaluation and treatment(if required)
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
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It could be because of the trauma from the teeth.
If any of you teeth has sharp edges get it rounded up by your dental surgeon
Nothing to worry about
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kindly visit a nearby dental surgeon
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Advised warm salt water gargle
Advised to maintain good oral hygiene
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