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What Does A Small Bump Inside The Cheek Indicate?
My 4 month old has a small bump inside her cheek, down by her gums in front of her teeth. Her pedi is referring her to pediatric ent. He did not know what this could be. It is painless. Does not interfere with feeding. Has been there for about 2 months. It is not very big. Much much smaller than a pea
Fri, 30 Mar 2018
Hello,
Well, your explanation of having a small painless bump on the inner cheek that is smaller than the size of pea looks like a Mucous cyst or Mucocele. It is a harmless bump and generally tends to resolve on its own. So my suggestion is to consult an oral physician or a dentist and get it checked. It generally resolves on its own. But if it is confirmed as a Mucocele and continues to increase in size, then it has to be removed surgically.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regard,
Dr. Honey Arora
Well, your explanation of having a small painless bump on the inner cheek that is smaller than the size of pea looks like a Mucous cyst or Mucocele. It is a harmless bump and generally tends to resolve on its own. So my suggestion is to consult an oral physician or a dentist and get it checked. It generally resolves on its own. But if it is confirmed as a Mucocele and continues to increase in size, then it has to be removed surgically.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regard,
Dr. Honey Arora
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