ben74
04-08-08, 04:17
I, 33 yo male, recently noticed a small hard growth underneath the skin on one retromolar pad(skin behind molar). I can notice it to the touch, but it is not easily visible (although looks whitish when I agitate it). No pain, except I have been agitating. It may have been present previously, but I cannot be sure.
I quit using tobacco about 1 month ago, but have used either chewing tobacco or smoked on and off for the past 14 years. Do not drink much now , but had my fair share throughout my 20s. No history of oral cancer in family.
I am paranoid and will bring it up at my next regularly scheduled dentist visit (2 weeks), but looking for idieas of what this could be. I went to walk in clinic and he said no visible signs of cancer, but I am still concerned.
I am concerned and slightly hypochondriacish. Your advice on what this may be, other than cancer, would be helpful.
I quit using tobacco about 1 month ago, but have used either chewing tobacco or smoked on and off for the past 14 years. Do not drink much now , but had my fair share throughout my 20s. No history of oral cancer in family.
I am paranoid and will bring it up at my next regularly scheduled dentist visit (2 weeks), but looking for idieas of what this could be. I went to walk in clinic and he said no visible signs of cancer, but I am still concerned.
I am concerned and slightly hypochondriacish. Your advice on what this may be, other than cancer, would be helpful.