[jpcomlink]

I constantly bite my cheek tissue. A lump which appears and than disappears has developed in the tissue below the bottom lip.

I had an oral exam 2 days ago and the Dentist said I have no tissue problems

when the lump can be felt it is firm and irregular.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

[Bryanna]

Hi jpcomlink,

IF the lump comes and goes it may be what is called a mucocele. This is a benign mucus sac within a salivary gland that initially forms from biting down too hard on the oral tissue inside the cheek. Once it occurs, it tends to recur over and over again. If it becomes annoying, it can be removed by an oral surgeon.

IF the lump is permanent, it could be a fibroma which is an overgrowth of the connective oral tissue. They can stay one size for many years or grow fairly large. These too can be removed by an oral surgeon.

Do either of these sound like it could be what you have?

Bryanna

Originally Posted by jpcomlink

I constantly bite my cheek tissue. A lump which appears and than disappears has developed in the tissue below the bottom lip.

I had an oral exam 2 days ago and the Dentist said I have no tissue problems

when the lump can be felt it is firm and irregular.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.