Holes inside my cheeks in mouth?!
Question: (copy n paste 4m my boyfriend)
I noticed a small hole in my cheek (in my mouth). It is tiny, and sort of looks like a canker sore (which I dont get). It looks like a small, tiny, cut with no border - as if someone poked that part of my cheek with a pin -- and that is what it feels like, it's noticeable when I run my tongue over it.
i just noticed it and it hurts, i have 2 on the insides of me cheeks, the bigger one hurts the other one..
i am 26 i do smoke weed and cigarettes badly.. could it be from that? what can i do i dont have insurance
I am just very scared that this could be oral cancer. Does this sound like it could be anything else? Perhaps something less scary?
Answers: (copy n paste 4m my boyfriend)
I noticed a small hole in my cheek (in my mouth). It is tiny, and sort of looks like a canker sore (which I dont get). It looks like a small, tiny, cut with no border - as if someone poked that part of my cheek with a pin -- and that is what it feels like, it's noticeable when I run my tongue over it.
i just noticed it and it hurts, i have 2 on the insides of me cheeks, the bigger one hurts the other one..
i am 26 i do smoke weed and cigarettes badly.. could it be from that? what can i do i dont have insurance
I am just very scared that this could be oral cancer. Does this sound like it could be anything else? Perhaps something less scary?
If they are in the same location on either side, and opposite the upper molars on the cheek, they are probably the parotid papillae--the opening of Stensen's duct. The parotid gland is the big salivary gland over the angle of the jaw that swells with the mumps. The papilla is a small fleshy projection from the inside of the cheek--and the opening of the duct looks like a small hole. Because of its location it often gets bitten. The smoking can also contribute to the inflammation.
He should quit smoking of course, but the chances of this being something dangerous (much less cancer) are quite slim. He should also take this as an opportunity to have a checkup at his dentist, who can confirm my impressions.
Steve Bornfeld, DDS
it is prb a canker sore
even tho you dont get them ( i think you have now)
if it get worse after about a week or so
see a doctor or dentist
I wouldn't mess with it, go to a dentist and have him have a look see. This is nothing to put off, better now than later. You can always make arrangements to pay the piper now, than pay the piper later. Good Luck
and as far as health insurance, there are free clinics associated with major hospitals and some universities will give discounts to people so that the students can have someone to practice on.