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Hello, everyone this is a great forum, congrats.
I hope Dr Joshi can help me with my problem. About a week ago I noticed a small lump on the lower outer rightside of my lower gum just under the tooth before the molar. It is very hard like a bone it appears to have a white spot towards the upper part. it dose not hurt unless I press very hard on it . In fact I cut A small hole on it when I poked it with a needle, hoping it was abssesed only to find that it was as hard as a tooth might feel. It bled very little and healed fast with a white patch and no pain now. It didn't hurt until I played with it.It dosn't move, it almost seems to be apart of the tooth, I thought it might be another tooth growing undernieth, but I know it should not be. also it seems to be pointed at the top almost sharp. Can anyone tell me what this might be? I have crooked teeth but have never had this problem previously. Also because of this I noticed A white patch on the inside my cheek on the same side. I have always had a problem with biting on my cheek for as along as I can remember.But after the last 3 days on the internet I have become very worried that this could be far more serious. please help. Thanks in advance. |
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Welcome Ben, I would get this checked ASAP!! Hopefully it is nothing, but, I wouls call your doc first thing Monday. I know
Im not doc J, and maybe he will shed more light on this.
Hugs and prayers 
SCC of left jaw 01/06 Surgery on 2/28/06 and Radiation started 05/12/06 Cancer free so far Yeaaaaaa!!! |
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Hello Ben
It could be a bone exostoses. It is unlikely to be a cancer. Leave it alone and if doesn't grow bigger or bother you, it is probably a ' discovered' natural bump. The white patch could be caused by cheek biting. You should see your dentist to confirm this. Let us know how you get on. Best wishes Vinod 
Disclaimer: Please see your own dentist/doctor for a proper diagnosis as my words should not, in any circumstances, be taken as dental/medical advice. "If you see what is small as it sees itself, and accept what is weak for what strength it has, and use what is dim for the light it gives, then all will go well. This is called Acting Naturally." Lao-Tsu, Tao Teh King |
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Thank you Dr Joshi! I'm so happy that you replied so fast,you are a great man.I hope I can ask another question of you.I don't
have a habit of cheek biting but my crooked bite has always seemed to bite that side also on the left side of my cheek witch
also has a white patch is it very common for these types of trama to become cancerous also the same with exostoses? By the
way I am 37 years old. Thanks again.
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