Management Of Oral Mucocele

• A mucocele is a cyst that arises in the mouth and can be removed by an oral surgeon by removing the salivary gland or assisting in the formation of a new duct.

Mucocele Formation

• Mucoceles typically arise as a result of mouth trauma, such as a blow or blunt item to the face, or by accidently biting your tongue or cheek. 

• In other circumstances, the ducts that transport saliva through your mouth may become injured or obstructed if you bite or suck on your lips or cheeks. 

• Only a small proportion of mucoceles require surgical surgery.

Mucoceles Signs and Symptoms

• As previously said, if a mucocele is small and harmless, you may not even notice it. Most patients, however, may detect that something is wrong when they perceive a lump along the lining of their mouth. 

• The following are some mucocele characteristics to look out for:

• A bump that is moveable and painless.
• A round, dome-shaped bump.
• Semi-transparent, pearly, or bluish color.
• Bumps that appear between 2 and 20 millimeters in diameter.

What are the Treatment Options For Mucoceles?

• There are two therapy options. The excision of the gland is the initial step. The salivary gland will be removed by your oral health professional using a laser or a scalpel. 

• Because this is an outpatient treatment, no hospitalization is required. A local anesthetic will be required. As a result, you will not experience any discomfort when the dentist performs an incision in the affected area. 

• Another method is to aid in the formation of new ducts. The saliva will leave the salivary gland when a new duct forms.

Is mucocele removal painful?

• A mucocele is a mucous cyst or bump that can form on the inside of the lip, the tongue, the floor or roof of the mouth, or the floor or roof of the nose. 

• They can be harmless or painful, and they can obstruct chewing, speaking, swallowing, or even breathing. 

• Some mucoceles resolve on their own and create no further complications. Others necessitate the services of an experienced oral surgeon.

• Patients may not even detect the presence of a mucocele if it is minor. It may be uncomfortable to touch, but most are merely a few centimeters in diameter. Cysts can be treated surgically or by enabling the fluid to drain on its own. 

• If the mucocele was removed after surgery, you must maintain your mouth clean and attend follow-up sessions to ensure the cyst does not recur.

 

 What happens if you don't remove a mucocele

• The good news is that mucocele can disappear without treatment. 

• However, if it grows in size, you may want the assistance of your dentist to remove it. 

• You might be tempted to open the cyst and treat it yourself. But don't do it. You must instead contact your dentist and get it pulled from his office.

Can A Regular Dentist Remove A Mucocele?

• Yes. The treatment of mucocele may be performed by the dentist.