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What Causes Small Painless Swellings Inside Right Cheek?

I have two painless, slightly visible, small swellings (one bigger than other) inside the tissue of my right cheek; GP looked and said it is most likely a fat tissue; It s been like this for about 18 months; It s not very much protruded, still noticeable, look like two bumps , one in the middle of the cheek, and smaller one on below, on a jaw line. I am concerned; Thank you
posted on Sat, 27 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query small painless swellings inside right cheek is because of tissue overgrowth and it happens mostly due to trauma to the oral mucosa due to cheek bite when the mucosa comes in between the teeth while chewing, it could be because of traumatic bite, chronic traumatic irritation to mucosa. It could be due to sharp edges of tooth causing trauma to the cheek leading to tissue fibroma. I would suggest you to see an dentist once and get it examined. Visit oral surgeon as well. Go for its complete examination and excision. A biopsy may be required if a cause is not determined. Visit oral pathologist in that case.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get well soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari


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What Causes Small Painless Swellings Inside Right Cheek?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query small painless swellings inside right cheek is because of tissue overgrowth and it happens mostly due to trauma to the oral mucosa due to cheek bite when the mucosa comes in between the teeth while chewing, it could be because of traumatic bite, chronic traumatic irritation to mucosa. It could be due to sharp edges of tooth causing trauma to the cheek leading to tissue fibroma. I would suggest you to see an dentist once and get it examined. Visit oral surgeon as well. Go for its complete examination and excision. A biopsy may be required if a cause is not determined. Visit oral pathologist in that case. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get well soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari