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Diagnosed today with a mucocele. i have a hard bump that fluctuates in size for some time now. jabbed hard palate with toothbrush prior to swelling. ?
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May be due to trauma: It appears that the location of said mucocele is on your palate. Jabbing the toothbrush may have caused this. If this is new, it may resolve on it's own. If this does not resolve then you may need to have it removed. Many mucoceles are located in the floor of the mouth or inside of the lip and the vast majority of those need to be excised. If this doesn't heal then see an oral surgeon for options.
Answered 12/21/2016
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Trauma: Yes, a traumatic incident could have damaged the duct of a salivary gland. Let an Oral Surgeon help you make the appropriate treatment decision.
Answered 6/12/2019
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