Can Biting Your Cheek Cause a Lump?
Mucocele Cysts Trauma from Accidentally Biting Your Cheek or Lip or Even Poor Dental Hygiene Practices Can Result in These Cysts. Symptoms of Mucoceles Often...
Mucocele Cysts
Trauma from accidentally biting your cheek or lip or even poor dental hygiene practices can result in these cysts. Symptoms of mucoceles often include raised swelling (a bump), softness in the area, tenderness, or a bluish/whitish color.
What is the lump in my cheek?
Buccal cancers start out as a lump or ulcer inside the cheek that doesn't go away after a few weeks. Excessive tobacco and alcohol use are both known to contribute to the development of buccal cancer. Cancerous growths in this area tend to be painful and may bleed easily.
How do you get rid of a bump from biting your cheek?
To treat a bitten cheek or tongue:
- Rinse your mouth with saltwater.
- Place an ice cube on the bite, or suck on an ice cube for a tongue bite.
- Take NSAIDs for pain relief.
- Apply oral antiseptic gel to the bite to prevent an infection.