Question 1

what are red dots inside the mouth?

Accepted Answer

More info  needed: The mouth is a large cavity with a lot of anatomical parts in it. Where exactly are these red dots? If they are on the tongue and you do not have any symptoms, they may be taste buds.

Question 2

i have a red bump inside my mouth on my jaw? i just notice it it did not hurt

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See your dentist: Well it is not easy to guess on line, sorry but if it is not going away within a few days you should see your dentist, it could be something very benign or just an irritation but i would still get it evaluated professionally.

Question 3

i have 1 dark red bubble inside my mouth, cheek. no pain and i gave head 2 days before this appeared. what is it?

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Dark Red Bubble: Not exactly a medical term, but it might be a lesion related to biting your cheek. If it does not resolve on its own within two weeks, seek the help of an oral surgeon to determine exactly what it is.

Question 4

i have a bump inside my mouth inside the lip. the bump is red and about medium sized.

Accepted Answer

Lip lesion: Most likely a mucocele better see your doctor

Question 5

what does a dark red lump inside my mouth on the left cheek indicate?

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Could be Many Things: It's impossible to say in this setting what it could be. Lumps inside the mouth are varied in cause. Examples: aphthous ulcer, herpes virus, abscess, various types of cancer. Certain lumps can also be a sign of a disease happening elsewhere in your body. If you smoke or use smokeless tobacco, stop now! Use greatly increases your risk of cancer. Make an appointment with your doctor to evaluate!

Question 6

i hve this pin point red mole like inside my mouth on cheek wall, its only one, and not painful. what could it be? could it be dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Yes/No: It is difficult to answer your question without knowing more about the lesion. You need to know about the history of the area . Is this a newly developed lesion, how long has it been there, is it growing larger and so on. You need to see a dentist who can farther evaluate the area.

Question 7

does cold sores grow inside the mouth? like under the inner upper lip where red flesh is?

Accepted Answer

Cold sores: Cold sores may develop inside the mouth most commonly but may present almost anywhere on the face, inside or outside of the nose and lips. Cold sores are often referred to as "Fever Blisters". They often present as a cluster of blisters and some people report a "tingling" sensation before they actually appear. Cold sores are of viral origin and are contagious.

Question 8

what is this red lump of cheek skin inside my mouth called? i've heard that they are called oral skin tags but i want to make sure?

Accepted Answer

Sadly impossible : To diagnose without examining you clinically.  Would recommend a consult with  your dentist to evaluate lesion recommend appropriate treatment if any.  Hope this helps.

Question 9

what is this red thread like line across my cheeks(inside my mouth).not sore.not fluid filled.been there for a week.i am wearing braces for a year.

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: The red line is most likely irritation from your braces. Have your orthodontist evaluate this when you go in for your next visit.

Question 10

two red bumps on the inside of my cheek in my mouth, they dont hurt theyre just there. i do have braces. it looks like a bite but inside my mouth?

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See dentist: You might have been biting your cheeks due to dental malocculsion.

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I have 1 dark red bubble inside my mouth, cheek. no pain and i gave head 2 days before this appeared. what is it?

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I have a bump inside my mouth inside the lip. the bump is red and about medium sized.

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What does a dark red lump inside my mouth on the left cheek indicate?

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I hve this pin point red mole like inside my mouth on cheek wall, its only one, and not painful. what could it be? could it be dangerous?

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Does cold sores grow inside the mouth? like under the inner upper lip where red flesh is?

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What is this red lump of cheek skin inside my mouth called? i've heard that they are called oral skin tags but i want to make sure?

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What is this red thread like line across my cheeks(inside my mouth).not sore.not fluid filled.been there for a week.i am wearing braces for a year.

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Two red bumps on the inside of my cheek in my mouth, they dont hurt theyre just there. i do have braces. it looks like a bite but inside my mouth?

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