I have a hard lump on the inside of my lower left side near the front of my mouth but not close to my teeth just at the bottom before my tongue. its about 4mm x 3mm Could this be cancer?? It doesn't hurt and its hard to the touch. I am concerned but only noticed it today.
Thanks for any help.

Good Morning Kaayla,
Lumps which form in the mouth are always a worry because cancer is one of the reasons but there are also many other more likely reasons.No one can afford to ignore the possibility however unlikely, so the advice is to see your dentist/doctor if it does not clear in two to three weeks.Three weeks is the limit,don't wait an extra week to see if it improves because that extra week tends to become an extra month and so on.If you are really worried no one would gainsay you for seeing your dentist earlier.I know it is easier said than done but try not to worry about it,Please let us know you get on
Keep Smiling
John

Hello Kaayla

There are also natural structures that can occur in the area you describe. In some people, little bumps are found on the attached gingivae of the mandible. These are normal structures in these individuals, they may regress with age, require no treatment, but may be mistaken for disease. Mandibular Torus (Torus Mandibularis): , bony hyperplasia on the lingual surface of the mandible, are most commonly found in the premolar area. It may be single or multiple, uni- or bilateral. It does not cause symptoms. Some other normal bumps (Fig.1.53 & Fig.1.54) are shown at Examination Technique with Normal Findings and Structures Mistaken for Disease.

Please see your dentist for a proper diagnosis. Let us know how you get on.

Best wishes
Vinod

I went to my dentist and they took x-rays. Its a bone. I apparently have some of these nodules on the roof of my mouth as well. It is nothing to worry about. Thanks so much for your fast responce.
Smiles Kaayla