Question 1

what should i do about these embarrassing cysts on my mouth?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: These lesions need to be evaluated. They are obviously bringing you stress and embarrassment, so have a local oral surgeon take a look at them.

All the best...

Question 2

my friend who is 19 has had hard small lumps what he can move in he's mouth for 5 years docs says there's 4 cysts but won't remove them? why?

Accepted Answer

Cysts in mouth: These can be benign and don't always need to be removed.  If they are painful or enlarge, they should be rechecked.  Good luck!

Question 3

two cysts the size of a ping pong ball on the roof of the mouth?

Accepted Answer

Mouth cysts: if they are hard and immovable on the midline then they are probably TORI.  This is benign overgrowth of bone.  Only need to be removed if they imping on eating or talking

Question 4

what are the physical features of a malignant cyst/lesion in the mouth? mine is under tongue, red, started hard but now soft/gummy, sensitive 2 touch.

Accepted Answer

Unlikely but...: Cancer of the mouth is a rare disease that affect usually older people with heavy history of drinking and smoking. Nevertheless, cancer of the mouth can affect younger persons infected by HPV, as STD. I would suggest to see your doctor

Question 5

my mucous cyst popped in my mouth is this fatal at all?

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Mucous cyst: Neither fatal or of much concern generally. If it returns, see an Oral Surgeon to properly diagnose and treat.

Question 6

mucous cyst in mouth of a new born baby?

Accepted Answer

Mucous cyst are : Common. They are painless and tend to be annoying than harmful. They can be on the lips, gums, tongue, palate, inside of the cheeks or floor of the mouth( called ranula) they will eventually burst without intervention.Ranular cyst may need surgical intervention if it is affecting feedings

Question 7

i accidentally popped my mucous cyst in my mouth and i think i swallowed some of the fluid ?

Accepted Answer

No worries: It can't harm you in any way.

Question 8

i have been getting large painful cysts for years now. in the middle of my chest, groin are and now in my mouth. why is this happening?!

Accepted Answer

Unsure: You really need to be checked.  If it were just your skin i would be less concerned.  With your mouth also, get checked.

Question 9

i had a oral cyst removed from the roof of my mouth today i notice that 2 of my stitches came out what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding? : If your not bleeding your likely gonna be ok, if it is bleeding apply some gauze and see if it stops (give it 15-30 mins) if bleeding doesn't stop or gets worse call your doc.

Question 10

what type of doctor should i see for evaluation of a sensitive cyst/lesion in mouth under tongue? red/clear with a little white inside. & how urgent?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist.: The dentist is the appropriate doctor to evaluate oral lesions. If it is something new, then I would have it evaluated promptly. Good luck.

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What should i do about these embarrassing cysts on my mouth?

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My friend who is 19 has had hard small lumps what he can move in he's mouth for 5 years docs says there's 4 cysts but won't remove them? why?

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Two cysts the size of a ping pong ball on the roof of the mouth?

A member asked:

What are the physical features of a malignant cyst/lesion in the mouth? mine is under tongue, red, started hard but now soft/gummy, sensitive 2 touch.

A member asked:

My mucous cyst popped in my mouth is this fatal at all?

A member asked:

Mucous cyst in mouth of a new born baby?

A member asked:

I accidentally popped my mucous cyst in my mouth and i think i swallowed some of the fluid ?

A member asked:

I have been getting large painful cysts for years now. in the middle of my chest, groin are and now in my mouth. why is this happening?!

A member asked:

I had a oral cyst removed from the roof of my mouth today i notice that 2 of my stitches came out what should i do?

A member asked:

What type of doctor should i see for evaluation of a sensitive cyst/lesion in mouth under tongue? red/clear with a little white inside. & how urgent?

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