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Are there any good home treatments for an oral cyst? i have an oral cyst, and i've had them before. i know they're usually not a big deal. is there anything i can do at home to make it go away, rather than making a special appointment to see my dentist?
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Whenever : Whenever you notice an irregularity in your mouth it's a good idea to avoid self diagnosis and have your dentist look. The best device that you have in your home to deal with this is your telephone. Call for an appointment just to be safe.
Answered 3/25/2019
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Keep : Keep the area clean of bacteria and food buildup will help with the healing process. Multiple ways to do this but the one that is the easiest and least painful would be to swish with warm salt water multiple times a day. That will help ease discomfort and keep the area clean for maximum healing. For more information on oral care, visit www.Relaxdds.Com.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Cysts : Cysts are simply sacs of tissue filled with a substance that makes them expand. There are many types of cysts in the mouth. Most are benign problems but some can cause damage to surrounding structure and some, even more rare, can be neoplasms. Cysts typically cannot be treated at home. Definitive treatment of a cyst requires complete removal of the tissue and, in cases where the growth is more aggressive, some surrounding normal tissue is removed to prevent a recurrence. For these reasons you seek care from an oral and maxillofacial surgeon for evaluation, removal and biopsy.
Answered 3/25/2019
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