Teeth rubbing against cheek

Question 1

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

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 surge... Read More

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Morsicatio buccarum: rinse with warm salt water 3-4 times a day, Ibuprofen or Tylenol (acetaminophen) (one tab.3-4 hours as needed for pain) work well to alleviate the ten... Read More

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Get it seen: A painful white ulcer that pops up overnight isn't cancer, but you need to have the problem tooth fixed. An ulcer that has been there for some time is... Read More

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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?

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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.

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Could Be: If you have a bump on the inside of your cheek caused by a tooth, then most likely the tooth has a rough or sharp edge which is irritating the cheek. ... Read More

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Dip snuff?: If you dip snuff, i would have the area looked at by an oral surgeon, or ent.

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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?

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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 s... Read More

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See your dentist: The lateral border of the tongue is one of the most common sites for oral pathology. I would recommend that you have your tongue checked out by a dent... Read More

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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?

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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 th... Read More

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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. For good health - Have a diet ric... Read More

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Question 6

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

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 t... Read More

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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

Answer

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

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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?

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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 p... Read More

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Question 9

What can cause a abscessed cheek when teeth are healthy?

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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 i... Read More

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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?

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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... Read More

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Teeth rubbing against cheek

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?

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?

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?

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!

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

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 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?

What can cause a abscessed cheek when teeth are healthy?

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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