Oral Cancer Fears....Need advice!

[nomorepanic]

Hi

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[tsmc223]

I just saw my dentist and showed them the rough feeling and spot. They seemed unconcerned but we trying to figure out what it was. At first, he told me he was going to refer me to an oral surgeon IF i wanted to check it out... but then both dentists told me that they're not concerned, especially since I am young.

I am just kind of freaking out still. I know some people have said they have had similar but should I be worried still? They told me to come back if it's still there but to just give it time to go away and return to normal. They described it like a texture change.

[Fishmanpa]

should I be worried still?

...both dentists told me that they're not concerned, especially since I am young.

FMP

[tsmc223]

FMP

But why is it like that in the first place? Surely, it is not normal. I am really scared. The thing is I felt like the dentists weren't too sure either but then again I asked several times is it cause for concern and they said no.

[tsmc223]

To preface: I am a healthy 23 year old guy with no family history of illness.

For the past few weeks, I have felt dry patches in my cheek on both sides. When I look, it seems to be a red spot or mildly irritated spot. Is this erythroplakia!? Or cancerous?! I also got my wisdom teeth out two weeks ago (this was there before), but after the procedure I noticed it went away for a bit. I could've sworn my inner cheeks felt normal and soft but now I feel them again.
I am really scared. I also read it could be grinding/biting teeth in sleep which I wear Invisalign usually but haven't been wearing it lately. Anyway, here is a photo for reference:
I did see my dentist today and they said it wasn't concerning but they also were trying to figure out what it was. I explained to them I haven't been wearing my Invisalign so I think I am going to start wearing them again and see if it's perhaps my teeth causing friction on the skin tissue.

Anyone have anything similar or know what it could be...?

[tsmc223]

Anybody?

[nomorepanic]

Thread merged again, reopened and picture removed.

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[tsmc223]

does anyone know!? I've seen a few people on here and reddit talk about something similar and even posted pics that look like what i see in my mouth. anyone know!?

[nomorepanic]

We don't know. This is an anxiety site not a medical diagnosis one.

[Scass]

We don’t know unfortunately. It’s best to follow the advice from your dentist who is very well qualified with dealing with these types of things.
Try to not check it so much, and if it’s still there in 2 weeks go back and show him.