Understanding Oral Mucosa Roughness: Causes and Concerns
Oral cavity Doctor, I have recently noticed that the mucous membranes in my mouth feel rough when I touch them with my tongue. This roughness is present almost throughout the entire area on both sides (with a strip where my teeth bite down being less affected, and the upper and l...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
The oral mucosa feels rough to the touch with the tongue, and there is a patch that has a sensation similar to being bitten by teeth, but there is no pain or itching. Additionally, there is no habit of chewing betel nut or smoking. This may indicate an inflammatory lesion of the ...[Read More] Understanding Oral Mucosa Roughness: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Gum Cysts: Causes, Treatments, and Alternatives
Gingival cyst (swelling) Hello, doctor... Back in July, I had pain in my lower teeth (specifically under my front teeth), and it also hurt when I pressed on my chin (the skin of my lower lip). So, I went to see a doctor! An X-ray was taken, and a shadow was seen at the root of th...
Dr. Liu Tiancai Reply:
Hello: The dental nerve can become necrotic and infected due to bacterial invasion from cavities. If the toxins leak from the root canal into the periapical area of the alveolar bone, inflammation and purulence may occur, which can be detected as radiolucency on X-rays. If the de...[Read More] Understanding Gum Cysts: Causes, Treatments, and Alternatives
Understanding Salivary Gland Tumors: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Salivary gland tumor Dear Dr. Chuang, I recently underwent surgery to excise an oral tumor from my lower lip at the end of June. During the anesthesia process, the surgeon discovered not just one tumor in my lower lip, but numerous tumors that were found one after another. A few...
Dr. Zhuang Suhui Reply:
Based on your description, we are unable to "confirm" the diagnosis of your lesion. We recommend that you visit a hospital with an "oral and maxillofacial surgery" specialist for a more detailed examination.[Read More] Understanding Salivary Gland Tumors: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Non-Painful Red Bumps on the Lower Lip: Causes and Insights
Lower lip issues? A few weeks ago, a small bubble appeared inside my lower lip, which is red and slightly translucent, and it has been getting larger, but it is not painful. I would like to know what factors could have caused this. Thank you, doctor!
Dr. Lin Qingye Reply:
Hello: There are various degrees of lesions in lip diseases. A clear diagnosis of the condition requires examination through palpation, visual inspection, and sometimes even pathological biopsy. Poor occlusion may contribute to the symptoms you described. However, since I have no...[Read More] Understanding Non-Painful Red Bumps on the Lower Lip: Causes and Insights
Concerned Mom: What to Do About My Daughter's Lip Bump?
Worried mother My daughter has developed a bump on the inner side of her lower lip that looks like a blister, but it hasn't burst. It has been there for about a month and is approximately 0.3 mm in size. What should we do? THANK YOU!!
Dr. Wu Jinjun Reply:
Hello, if there is no pain or discomfort, it may be due to a blockage of the minor salivary glands located inside the lower lip, leading to a mucous cyst. It is recommended that you visit a dental clinic for further examination to determine the cause and treatment options.[Read More] Concerned Mom: What to Do About My Daughter's Lip Bump?
Understanding Dryness and Roughness of Oral Mucosa: Causes and Solutions
A question about oral mucosa? Hello, Dr. Tseng. I often feel dryness in the mucosal area of my lower lip, especially at night when I sleep, which is quite uncomfortable. When I lick it with my tongue, it feels somewhat rough, unlike the smoothness of other areas. This symptom has...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
Dryness of the oral mucosa (including the lower lip and tongue) for about a month may indicate Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS). Patients often report that symptoms are manageable in the morning, but the burning sensation increases throughout the day and can even affect sleep at nigh...[Read More] Understanding Dryness and Roughness of Oral Mucosa: Causes and Solutions
Unusual Growths in My Mouth: What Could They Be?
It seems like I have something unusual growing in my mouth? Hello, doctor... I have a lump under my scalp, and there is also a small white circle on the right side of my scalp. I feel very scared about it. Can you tell me what it might be?
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
Our oral mucosa (including the buccal mucosa, hard palate, floor of the mouth, tongue, and upper and lower lips) maintains normal metabolism under healthy conditions. However, when our oral mucosa (including the tongue) is subjected to abnormal disturbances, such as physical irri...[Read More] Unusual Growths in My Mouth: What Could They Be?
Persistent Numbness in Chin After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: What to Do?
The numbness in the chin has not subsided after tooth extraction! Hello Dr. Liu: I had my wisdom teeth extracted yesterday. During the first injection of anesthesia, my lips didn't feel numb, so they continued to administer more anesthesia until my lips were numb. After retu...
Dr. Liu Tiancai Reply:
Hello: The persistent tingling sensation in the lips after tooth extraction is usually due to injury to the inferior alveolar nerve (not the facial nerve). The inferior alveolar nerve runs along the mandible and primarily provides sensation to one side of the lower lip and gums. ...[Read More] Persistent Numbness in Chin After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: What to Do?
Understanding Lip Sores: Causes, Nutritional Deficiencies, and Treatments
Oral mucosal ulcer on the lip? I would like to ask about my father, who recently developed a small ulcer between his lower lip and gums. Every time he eats, the wound gets irritated, and it hasn't healed yet. Is there any way to determine if this condition is caused by a nut...
Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
A hole occurring in the oral mucosa is likely to be a recurrent aphthous ulcer. These recurrent ulcers can easily reoccur after a period of healing and can appear in any part of the oral cavity, including the lips, tongue, floor of the mouth, buccal mucosa, and hard palate. The c...[Read More] Understanding Lip Sores: Causes, Nutritional Deficiencies, and Treatments
Understanding Oral Peeling: Causes and Concerns for Your Health
Oral issues Recently, I have noticed peeling in my mouth, specifically on the inside of my right cheek and lower lip. When I feel it with my tongue, there is a distinct uneven texture. Additionally, I can scrape off the peeling skin with my fingers, and sometimes I unconsciously ...
Dr. Wu Jinjun Reply:
Some uncomfortable habitual movements (such as lip biting or cheek biting) can easily lead to localized hyperplasia of the oral epithelium, and over time, fibrosis may also occur. Your symptoms are unlikely to be indicative of oral cancer, but it is essential to find a way to bre...[Read More] Understanding Oral Peeling: Causes and Concerns for Your Health