Oral Mucocele
Oral mucocele are sacs in the mouth filled with fluid. They usually appear on different areas in the mouth but are not harmful. They usually go away after 3 to 6 weeks and do not pose a serious risk to your health. The usual causes of mucocele in mouth varies from simple reasons such as frequent chewing or biting of the lip to tongue or mouth injuries that ruptures the salivary gland duct and leaks into the soft tissues in the mouth lining. Blockage or obstruction of salivary duct is also one of the mucocele causes.
Mucocele in Mouth
Mucocele in mouth can appear anywhere within the area. The usual areas where mucocele appear include the following:
- Lower lip area
- Under the tongue
- Tongue
- Inner side of the cheek
- Floor of the mouth
- Below the gum line
- Lower side of the cheek, just above the jaw line
- Frontal sinuses
Oral Mucocele Prevention
Generally mucocele in mouth just disappear on its own, and no medical checkup is required unless you are certain that the mucoceles in your mouth are causing pain and the area where the mucocele is located is swelling, bleeding, and interfering your normal oral activities.
- Avoid sucking your lips with or without mucocele.
- In cases when salivary gland stones developed, consult your doctor for its safe removal. Some of the removal techniques involve laser treatment and surgical removal.
- Pick effective yet mild tartar control toothpaste since this can also cause oral mucocele.
- Avoid oral injuries by eating properly through chewing your food well and slowly.
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