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Doctor insights on: Small Painless Bumps In Mouth

Many possibilities: It could be many things. You did not supply us with enough information to even give you a good guess. Was that one bump or many sores? See your dentist while you still have the bump to determine what is causing it. Even without pain, it should be looked at. ...Read more

You're doing: The correct palliative treatment. If the lesions should start to grow in size or become painful then please call your dentist and be seen immediately. Hope this helps. ...Read more

Mucoceles: These sound like benign interruptions of the ducts on minor salivary glands that are common throughout your mouth. Of course your best bet is to get it evaluated by a dentist to be sure but your description sounds like these. They are often smaller than those in this image. ...Read more

HSV 1&2: Most likely HSV1 Genitally, can be transmitted via oral sex. HSV LESIONS TEND TO BE PAINFUL. See your doctor with next flare and get labs checked. Acute flares of HSV RESPOND TO FAMVIR&VALTREX. Most importantly to realize virus may be spread even without visible lesions. You need to have a frank discussion with past & present sex partners. Especially if they test-for HSV1&2. ...Read more

See a dentist: Or ENT or dermatologist or oral surgeon. Probably a benign bite fibroma. Cause = accidental biting or sucking on the lining inside the mouth. ...Read more

Ouch!!: Those french are rascals! Seriously, you might want to see a dentist who can prescribe meds to help heal the "bumps" and ease your pain.
Stay away from french rascals! ...Read more

Fibromas: Inside mouth. Benign. See oral surgeon or dermatologist. ...Read more

Inclusion cysts: These come and go, they're not oathologic, just annoying. Don't worry! ...Read more

Mucocoeles?: Clear filled bumps or bubbles are often mucocoeles, which often do not need treatment. To know for sure you really need to see a dentist. A dentist can see for sure what this may be. It truly is too difficult to say for sure through solely a question on this website. ...Read more

Red bumps: First, you should stop smoking as it's a known carcinogen and will also lead to other health problems. While it seems that you have diagnosed the red bumps as related to accidental trauma, without actually examining you, we can't confirm or negate your diagnosis. It's best to have this checked by a local dentist (or physician). ...Read more

Bumps in mouth: Elevations in tissue or mucosa within the oral cavity. ...Read more

Not sure what it is.: Your dentist may be able to identify. ...Read more

Canker sores?: Canker sores by far are the most common cause for the bumps in mouth but there are other causes. Do you also mean that you also have a skin rash? If so does it itch? Do the bumps in the mouth and the skin rash start at the same time? ...Read more

Mucocele: No STD causes anything like this. Clear bumps in the mouth that clear rapidly are mucoceles. It's not abnormal, just temporary blockage of a mucus secreting gland. Don't worry about it. ...Read more

Unknown: There is an important distinction here. These are likely not apthous ulcers if they occur on the gums. This would be very rare. Apthous ulcers will occur on the cheeks however. If this has been going on for months, it may be viral or an allergy to something. Contact a dentist and have them evaluate it — a biopsy or at the very least, a thorough history is recommended. ...Read more

No: Mucoceles are saliva glands that are blocked or damaged. They often present as a slow swelling that is filled with fluid and can last months. Eventually they resolve and can reoccur. See an oral surgeon for treatment. Often a biopsy procedure will be required to remove the mass. ...Read more

Bumps on tonsils: You should talk to your parents about this issue and be evaluated by your pediatrician. ...Read more

Both: Both an ENT or Oral Surgeon is qualified to evaluate and treat oral lesions ...Read more

See dentist: Very hard to diagnose your condition without looking at it. Are the bumps hard or soft? How long do you have them? Have they changed size? All these questions help determine what you have. ...Read more

Salivary gland ducts: It sound like you may be describing the sublingual gland duct openings. There should be 2, one on either side of the mid-line and they can look like little bumps. If not that then it would be a good idea to have it looked at by your dentist. ...Read more

Canker sore: Could be canker sore: keep area clean. Watch what you eat. Try to avoid foods that seem to irritate your mouth (eat a low inflammatory diet: see eyedoc2020@blogspot.com)
Choose healthy foods.
Follow good oral hygiene habits.
Protect your mouth. ...
Reduce your stress. ...Read more

Canker sore: You may have what is called an aphthous ulcer or canker sore. This is small sore that appear on the inside of the mouth, the cheeks, the inside of the lips, the tongue and anywhere on the gum. Canker sore is the most common oral lesions. Individual ulcers typically last 1-2 weeks. ...Read more

Suspicious Bump: I would advise you to have the white bump on your cheek examined by a dentist or dental specialist (e.g. oral surgeon, OFP). Any suspicious bump that does not resolve itself in two-three weeks should be evaluated. ...Read more

Dental evaluation : I guess, you should get a thorough dental evaluation. Good luck! ...Read more

Red lesion oral: If this bump is trauma, from biting your tissue then it should resolve on its own in a couple of days, unless you keep biting the same area. Rule of thumb for all lesions is to see a doctor if it persists, or worsens. It is never disapointing to tell a patient "its nothing to worry about now", rather than the patient not give me a chance to see it before its gotten worse. Good luck. ...Read more

See oral surgeon: Any suspicious bump that does not resolve itself in two-three weeks should be reevaluated by your dentist or an oral surgeon and considered for biopsy to obtain a definitive diagnosis. Visit your dentist for evaluation. ...Read more

Cold sores: See your md also get a test for herpes 1 and you will know for sure. Herpes 1 is not a std. ...Read more

Relax... lymph node: Most swollen glands or lumps under the jaw are not cause for concern if checked by your dentist or doctor. ...Read more

Well : That's an option That can help. For specific diagnosis and treatment recommend Healthtap visit with photographs ...Read more

Check it out: Random bumps are always a concern for the doctor. Generally speaking, it's probably nothing but you want to be sure as abnormalities can present as symptoms to worse scenarios. It's possible that it's related to the trauma during surgery or postoperatively if you bit your lip. Usually time and not messing with it will help it go away. ...Read more