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Dental Health (Expert Forum)
lip lump
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Private Practice
CA
Questions in the Dental Health forum are answered by Dr. Jerome Tsang and Dr. Jerome Bogin. Topics covered include bridges, cavities, crowns, and x-rays.
Doctor's Answer
by Jerome Tsang, DDS, Jul 16, 2008 09:08PM
, Jul 16, 2008 09:08PMTo: kevjp
I'm not sure about the straing or bending over part, but it may be what we call a mucocele. Usually there's history of trauma to the lip (such as biting) that will damage the small salivary glands in there. Sometimes it gets blocked or openned up so the saliva will spill into the tissue and form a bump/lump.
You should probably go see your dentist to verify. They can remove it surgically or by just draining it with a needle. He/she may refer you to an oral surgeon to get that done.
You should probably go see your dentist to verify. They can remove it surgically or by just draining it with a needle. He/she may refer you to an oral surgeon to get that done.
Member Comments (2)
by Jerome Tsang, DDS, Jul 16, 2008 09:09PM
, Jul 16, 2008 09:09PMTo: kevjp
Oh, also, sometimes it will enlarge or shrink throughout the day because of the saliva pooling around. Usually during meal or snack times cause you salivate more.
