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I noticed a small black round spot inside my cheek. i dont remember if i bit my cheek or if it's maybe a growth? what is it likely? thank you!

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Cheek biting trauma: Nighttime grinding or clenching of the teeth can lead to this condition. See your dentist for evaluation and night guard.

Answered 1/25/2016

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Likely blood blister: A small dark area on the cheek is most likely to be a blood blister resulting from traumatic cheek biting.

Answered 4/17/2018

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Bite mark: If this dark spot is a bite mark then it will heal quickly. It it does not heal and is still present in 2 weeks then see a dentist and have the area evaluated.

Answered 5/2/2018

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Probably: Probably a blood blister caused by trauma, such as biting your cheek. If so, it will be gone in 10 days to 2 weeks. So set a reminder on your computer's calendar function to check the spot 2 weeks from now. If it's still there, call your Dentist or an Oral Surgeon for an examination. In all probability, however, it will be gone.

Answered 3/19/2018

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Cheek biting: You may have bitten your cheek. If the lesion does not resolve within a two week period, please see your dentist for an evaluation.

Answered 3/20/2017

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Possible Nevus: A small black assumptomatic round spot could represent a nevus (mole). A visit with your dentist can provide you with a differential diagnosis.

Answered 4/17/2018

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