A lump has formed in my mouth in the gum area behind my lower front teeth, making it very difficult to eat. Some sensitivity pain in the gum but not in the teeth when I bite on anything. It developed 4 days ago and so far shows no sign of lessening. Any ideas?
This indicates tiny inflammatory lesion at gum base as folliculitis or development of ranula.
High resolution photograph of the lesion would be of profound help to guide further in the details. Present recommendations: • Soft and light diet • More consumption of liquids • Avoid tobacco in any forms • Maintain oral hygiene • Gargles with salted lukewarm water and peppermint oil 3 times a day • Avoid all oily/spicy/non-veg stuff/hard stuff to be chewed more • Need of systemic molecules as antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, local gels have to be evaluated by the clinical examination.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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Hello, This indicates tiny inflammatory lesion at gum base as folliculitis or development of ranula. High resolution photograph of the lesion would be of profound help to guide further in the details. Present recommendations: • Soft and light diet • More consumption of liquids • Avoid tobacco in any forms • Maintain oral hygiene • Gargles with salted lukewarm water and peppermint oil 3 times a day • Avoid all oily/spicy/non-veg stuff/hard stuff to be chewed more • Need of systemic molecules as antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, local gels have to be evaluated by the clinical examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel