Question 1

i have an ulcer on my inner cheek from tooth rubbing.  worried it is cancer. ?

Accepted Answer

Cheek: Good question. Usually it's dental trauma or bite issues and goes away when they are addressed. It's always good to have it looked at by an oral surgeon or ent

Question 2

the dentist said the bump on my cheek is from my tooth rubbing against it would that bump burn when i eat food or dip an does that sound right?

Accepted Answer

Trust : I am sure your dentist took a x-ray and examined the area. An abscessed tooth will cause swelling in and around your cheek.

Question 3

hi i just checked my tongue on the side inner i found a red spot with a white head is it a pimple or an ulcer also can it be caused by teeth rubbing?

Accepted Answer

Not known: It is difficult to give you a differential diagnosis of a lesion without actually seeing it, your teeth, and taking a full medical history including social habits. How long has the lesion been there? If it is more than two weeks, please have it examined by your dentist.

Question 4

my dentures are ill fitting and i talked alot more than normal today. my nose is tingling on the tip , i thbk its from my dentures rubbing where my front teeth were. can this be the cause or do i automatically have head \ neck cancer?

Accepted Answer

Likely denture: If you have almost no bone in the middle of your upper jaw where the nose is, then you may have irritated the incisive papilla through which passes the nasopalatine nerve. This nerve has fibers which innervate the mucous membranes of the nose. Thus, you may have this feeling secondary to your ill-fitting denture. See the specialist -the Prosthodontist- for evaluation and new denture. Good Luck.

Question 5

inside lwr left mouth,between cheek & jaw,very low, if i rub my finger along, there is a lump,it hurts, it's not visible at all, isthis cancer,scared!

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Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you. You should consult your doctor or dentist.
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Question 6

i got a little scratch inside my cheek from my teeth. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Check scratch: Sorry to hear that. Your body will heal it up quickly. Nothing special to do. If it swells or  worsens over the next few days, see a dentist. If the tooth has a sharp edge, the dentist can smooth it off (or repair the tooth).

Question 7

why would i bite my cheek so hard that i have teeth marks and a whole in my cheek? i've never done this before

Accepted Answer

Cheek biting: If it is a one time occurrence it is known as an accident.

Question 8

a small hard whitish flab on the inside of my upper right cheek, by my teeth. this hurts a little. it's been here for awhile. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Morsicatio buccarum: also called cheek biting. Rinse with warm salt water 3-4 times a day, Ibuprofen or Tylenol (acetaminophen) (one tablet every 3-4 hours as needed for pain) work well to alleviate the tenderness and discomfort. Also apply compounded topical cream. If you have been suffering from chronic cheek biting (Morsicatio buccarum), then it is best to visit the dentist and get the cause and the condition treated.

Question 9

what can cause a abscessed cheek when teeth are healthy?

Accepted Answer

Abscessed cheek: There are many glands in your cheek that can become infected or develop problems that are not related to the teeth.   Virus, fungus and bacteria can infect the cheek tissues. Cysts, glandular obstructions and other pathologies can develop in the cheek tissues.  An oral surgeon, or an oral medicine specialist can treat this kind of problem.

Question 10

i have a sensitive ridge inside my cheek on the right side above my teeth. i've noticed it for at least a year. why isn't it healing?

Accepted Answer

Oral Lesions: Lesions that have not healed in a short period of time (2 to 3 weeks) should be examined by your dentist. Without a medical examination, a full health history, and a visualization of your problem, it is impossible to diagnose your lesion.

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I have an ulcer on my inner cheek from tooth rubbing. worried it is cancer. ?

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The dentist said the bump on my cheek is from my tooth rubbing against it would that bump burn when i eat food or dip an does that sound right?

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Hi i just checked my tongue on the side inner i found a red spot with a white head is it a pimple or an ulcer also can it be caused by teeth rubbing?

A member asked:

My dentures are ill fitting and i talked alot more than normal today. my nose is tingling on the tip , i thbk its from my dentures rubbing where my front teeth were. can this be the cause or do i automatically have head \ neck cancer?

A member asked:

Inside lwr left mouth,between cheek & jaw,very low, if i rub my finger along, there is a lump,it hurts, it's not visible at all, isthis cancer,scared!

A member asked:

I got a little scratch inside my cheek from my teeth. what should i do?

A member asked:

Why would i bite my cheek so hard that i have teeth marks and a whole in my cheek? i've never done this before

A member asked:

A small hard whitish flab on the inside of my upper right cheek, by my teeth. this hurts a little. it's been here for awhile. what is it?

A member asked:

What can cause a abscessed cheek when teeth are healthy?

A member asked:

I have a sensitive ridge inside my cheek on the right side above my teeth. i've noticed it for at least a year. why isn't it healing?

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