Could lumps on the roof of my mouth be cancer?

Maybe: 80% of lesions (lumps) are benign but all must be investigated and most will need biopsy to determine the type of mass.

Lumps: Small chance. Having multiple hard lumps is probably bony exostosis. However, salivary glands can cause tumors and may become dangerous.

Evaluation needed: There are common and normal soft and hard irregularities on the palate or roof of one's mouth. In order to determine what they are, one needs to see their general dentist or an oral surgeon. Depending upon the initial findings, a biopsy may or may not be in order. Rather that worry about it, see your dentist as soon as possible.

Depends: Anything that does not appear normal to you should be visually evaluated by a dentist or physician to rule out dangerous lesions. If necessary, a biopsy is performed. Call a local healthcare provider for an appointment.

Rarely: Fortunately oral cancers are relatively rare, but virulent. Any lesion of more than 14 days duration that has not fully healed must be evaluated. Please see your General De4 tis or General Physician immediately for an evaluation. Or,best recommendation, see an Oral Cancer specialist, an Oral Surgeon.