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Any time you find an unexplained lump or lesion in your mouth that does not go away, it can be a cause for alarm. It is important to get it checked by a professional. If it is suspicious, our talented team of oral surgeons offer biopsies and removals of cysts.
The surface of the inside of your mouth should be bright pink and smooth. Be on the lookout for:
The idea of a biopsy can be scary, but it is done to rule out any major oral pathology such as oral cancer. When oral cancer is caught early, it is entirely treatable.
A biopsy is a simple and quick procedure. Your surgeon will cut away a small sample of the suspicious tissue and send it to a lab for analysis. If it shows positive for pathology, a treatment plan can be started right away. Even if it ends up being a benign cyst, your surgeon still might recommend it be removed.
Though oral cysts are usually medically harmless, they can be uncomfortable. If your cyst is bothering you or it is interfering with dental appliances or your oral health, your dentist might recommend removal.
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