Springfield, MA
A 16-year-old male asked:
I have two lumps in my mouth; one near the upper molarsand one inside the tongue. i also have a sore throat. i'manxious. how many teens get oral cancer a year?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Kayvon Javidanswered
Dentistry 22 years experience
See a dentist: It is difficult to diagnose with out a proper examination. It sounds like you may have an infected tooth. See a dentist for proper diagnosis.
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Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
Needs examination: Since these types of conditions need to be diagnosed by visualization coupled with a complete health history, i suggest that you call a local oral surgeon for a consultation. It may be nothing, but it may also be serious... Better to have it checked out. Trying to do this over the internet is not really possible.
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Dr. Fernando Juliaoanswered
Dentistry 32 years experience
Very rare: I don't believe you should worry about cancer! it may be normal bony anatomy that some people have, bu nevertheless, have it evaluated by a dentist!
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