“Do I need to remove the cyst in my mouth?”
I'm 32 years old and my doctor noticed a cyst in my mouth. Do I need to remove the cyst in my mouth?
6 Answers
Yes, in general. A cyst is abnormal and can be no more than a nuisance or a more significant problem in the future if not addressed. I recommend you see an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon for evaluation and recommendations/treatment.
Yes. It could be many different things, some of them dangerous to your long term health. They need to have a pathologist look at the cyst under a microscope to definitively diagnose what type of lesion it is.
My best advice is to follow the recommendation of your surgeon. Cysts can be benign and also can be cancerous. We are in the profession that can differentiate the difference, however, some benign cyst can turn malignant.
Cysts continue to get larger because their content is saltier than the rest of the fluid in your body. The wall of the cyst is permeable and your body fluid moves into the cyst through the wall to make the cyst content less salty. The cyst presses against bone. Bone dissolves as this pressure is applied. This all happens slowly but could create massive bone loss over time. Some cysts can be due to dental infections but some cysts can be aggressive and can be more serious. You need to consult an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon to evaluate and possibly biopsy and treat your situation.
Yes
James Harlan
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
It depends on what it is coming from, but most likely you do. Almost all cysts in the mouth come from the teeth, and the most common type of cyst is a "periodontal" cyst, which is when a tooth "dies" either from trauma to the tooth or from a big cavity. There are also cysts that can be associated with impacted wisdom teeth, known as dentigerous cysts or odontogenic keratocysts. Cysts that are associated with impacted wisdom teeth will continue to grow, and can shift teeth around or even weaken your jaw until it breaks. These should definitely be removed.
