Question 1

what is the procedure required to remove a cancerous growth in the mouth?

Accepted Answer

Mouth cancer: Depends on what kind of cancer you are talking about. You need to see a specialist an oral surgeon or a craniofacial surgeon.
Don't ignore this.

Question 2

can two growths in the mouth of a person with hpv be oral cancer?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: that would be unlikely but if a SMOKER _ get this checked

Question 3

i got referred off to a specialist for a growth in my mouth. what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Many things: It could be a traumatic fibroma from sucking tissue through teeth or chewing on your tissue, a lipoma (fat), a fibroma, a wart, cancer, or a host of other chronic problems. Much depends upon the size, location, color(s), painful/not, raised or flat, shape and duration. Get it diagnosed and treated asap. Good luck.

Question 4

i have a 1-2mm skin tag at the back/right side of mouth. been there for at least 2 months with no growth. any cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

No: Examine it about once a month and if it becomes larger, changes color or bleeds, see your doctor. You may want to take a picture of the lesion so that it would be easy to see if there have been any changes.

Question 5

what would cause a white-ish, sort of tooth-shaped growth appearing suddenly on inside of mouth under tongue? it's hard but somewhat gummy. no pain.

Accepted Answer

Consult a dentist: It is highly recommended that you visit your dentist. there could be multiple issues that needs to be sorted out. first of, it is highly unlikely that you have an extra tooth poping out, due to your age and the location. but never the less, an x-ray would be the best option to get the required diagnosis and treatment

Question 6

i have had small growth (round pimple like, white in center) inside corner of my mouth for several months. does not hurt or irritate. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

If it is: If it is inside your cheek, it could be just a salivary duct. To be certain though, i would see an ENT or even your dentist and have them examine it.
Good luck from nyc.

Question 7

i have this pimple-like growth in my mouth. it's considerably bigger than a pimple but is not painful at all. just causes inconviniences. it is on the inside of my right chick.

Accepted Answer

Bumps: Bumps inside the mouth can come from a variety of causes. For example, salivary (saliva) glands can form bumps called mucoceles. These are generally inside the cheeks. Bumps on the gums can be due to tooth problems, medications, infections or more serious conditions. New and unusual growths should be evaluated by a doctor to exclude worrisome causes such as cancer or infection.

Question 8

what can cause a torus (bone growth) in your mouth?

Accepted Answer

Outgrowth of bone: A torus (tori-plural) is a non-pathological outgrowth of bone.  Opinions on causes are many and often it is a mystery why they form at all, why they form on only the upper jaw (maxilla,) lower jaw (mandible,) one side , or both sides.  It is believed that tori are caused by several factors but there is not one thing that always causes tori.  They may be associated with bruxism or tooth clenching.

Question 9

will mri of face show growth or lumps in cheek or mouth?

Accepted Answer

Yes but...: That' sand expensive way to arrive at a diagnosis for what may be easily diagnosed by other means.  Start with a thorough examination at your dentist's and go com there.

Question 10

i feel a bony area in the inner back right of my mouth im wondering what this can be my left side doesn't have it could this just be bone growth?

Accepted Answer

Mandibular torus?: This could be what we call a mandibular torus, which is merely some excess bone and benign. This can be asymmetric and why you only have it on one side. However, without actually seeing you, we can't be sure, so please have your dentist take a look at it just to be on the safe side.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Growths in the mouth

A member asked:

What is the procedure required to remove a cancerous growth in the mouth?

A member asked:

Can two growths in the mouth of a person with hpv be oral cancer?

A member asked:

I got referred off to a specialist for a growth in my mouth. what could be wrong?

A member asked:

I have a 1-2mm skin tag at the back/right side of mouth. been there for at least 2 months with no growth. any cause for concern?

A member asked:

What would cause a white-ish, sort of tooth-shaped growth appearing suddenly on inside of mouth under tongue? it's hard but somewhat gummy. no pain.

A member asked:

I have had small growth (round pimple like, white in center) inside corner of my mouth for several months. does not hurt or irritate. what could it be?

A member asked:

I have this pimple-like growth in my mouth. it's considerably bigger than a pimple but is not painful at all. just causes inconviniences. it is on the inside of my right chick.

A member asked:

What can cause a torus (bone growth) in your mouth?

A member asked:

Will mri of face show growth or lumps in cheek or mouth?

A member asked:

I feel a bony area in the inner back right of my mouth im wondering what this can be my left side doesn't have it could this just be bone growth?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?