Question 1

how is scar tissue in the bottom lip of the mouth? i fell 3 weeks ago and i think i have scar tissue that need to be taken care of.

Accepted Answer

Time will take care: If your injured your lip, some amount of scar formation is expected. This usually takes longer time(1-3 months) to resolve. Technically there is nothing one can do to remove or eliminate scar tissue unless it is on the skin surface where cosmetic surgery can be an option for correction,.

Question 2

i bit all of the healing scar tissue out of my inner cheeks and lips again. what could happen? my mouths been painful,sores, &lips red and swollen.

Accepted Answer

Cheek, lip biting: Biting the inside of the cheek and lip can become a serious issue. Seek a professional right away. Once healed it can re-traumatized again. It takes about 2 weeks to heal unless re-bitten. When the injury occurs get some melting crushed ice in your mouth. Run ice under warm water before you put it in your mouth. If you don't the ice may freeze to your mouth.

Question 3

glass broke in dishwasher sand grain sized shards. if any got in my mouth would i know? am scared that it will be scratching the inside of my mouth without me feeling it, making scar tissue which will in turn make my cheeks look fat. surely possible?

Accepted Answer

Stop obsessing: You've created a scenario in your own mind that is simply not factual.  Sand sized glass particles will easily rinse off dishes if you wash them before use.  You would have to use considerable force for sand-sized particles to penetrate oral mucosa.  Massive trauma required to cause scarring.  Massive scars required to change cheek shape.  See your Dentist for more information.

Question 4

upper partial had a chip and it cut the inside of mouth right by the lip.  it has formed a white scar that feels like sandpaper when tongue rubs it. can see the ridges in scar. anything to do to help heal this faster? is white scar tissue normal?

Accepted Answer

: It's an ulceration from the broken denture. Once the denture is repaired the irritating factor will be gone and it will heal quite fast.

Question 5

i have large scar tissue on the inside of my mouth from reconstruction surgery. it protrudes over my teeth which make it painful & difficult to chew?

Accepted Answer

Scar tissue: Seek evaluation by an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon for revision of the scar tissue.

Question 6

over 30 days, cracks corners of mouth, appears white like scar tissue, spreading, small white ulcers, some swelling,  been treating with peroxide, abreva, neosporin, chap stix  no results

Accepted Answer

You : You should be evaluated by your dentist and/or physician for the correct diagnosis.  One possible cause of cracking at the corner of the lips is angular cheilitis which is caused by a fungal infection (candida albicans).  There is a treatment for this, but your want the diagnosis confirmed beforehand.

Question 7

tongue biopsy scar tissue permanent?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any biopsy will heal normally with some scar tissue. This is true in the tongue or anywhere else. Like other scars a tongue scar will slowly improve with tiime.

Question 8

can scar tissue on the inside of the lower lip be removed?

Accepted Answer

Yes but,: Will likely just leave more scar tissue as the minor salivary glands tend fibrose after trauma (surgery).

Question 9

i was punched at 13 and i noticed my right back side of my head is swollen. i figured it is just scar tissue. is there risk of cranium compression?

Accepted Answer

No: The scarring is outside the cranial vault and it's only risk is for visual defect.

Question 10

scar tissue under tongue from removing cyst, what can i do about it?

Accepted Answer

Consult the surgeon.: You should check with the surgeon who removed the cyst  or another ENT or oral surgeon, who can  surgically treat the scar tissue if necessary.

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Scar tissue in mouth

A member asked:

How is scar tissue in the bottom lip of the mouth? i fell 3 weeks ago and i think i have scar tissue that need to be taken care of.

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I bit all of the healing scar tissue out of my inner cheeks and lips again. what could happen? my mouths been painful,sores, &lips red and swollen.

A member asked:

Glass broke in dishwasher sand grain sized shards. if any got in my mouth would i know? am scared that it will be scratching the inside of my mouth without me feeling it, making scar tissue which will in turn make my cheeks look fat. surely possible?

A member asked:

Upper partial had a chip and it cut the inside of mouth right by the lip. it has formed a white scar that feels like sandpaper when tongue rubs it. can see the ridges in scar. anything to do to help heal this faster? is white scar tissue normal?

A member asked:

I have large scar tissue on the inside of my mouth from reconstruction surgery. it protrudes over my teeth which make it painful & difficult to chew?

A member asked:

Over 30 days, cracks corners of mouth, appears white like scar tissue, spreading, small white ulcers, some swelling, been treating with peroxide, abreva, neosporin, chap stix no results

A member asked:

Tongue biopsy scar tissue permanent?

A member asked:

Can scar tissue on the inside of the lower lip be removed?

A member asked:

I was punched at 13 and i noticed my right back side of my head is swollen. i figured it is just scar tissue. is there risk of cranium compression?

A member asked:

Scar tissue under tongue from removing cyst, what can i do about it?

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