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Dental & Oral Disorders
Question #27094
6 hours ago
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mouth specialist doctor - #27094

Pooja

I am looking for advice, I went to the dentist last month for a check-up and they told me I need to see a mouth specialist doctor because they found some unusual swelling under my tongue. At first, I just thought it was irritation from a new mouthwash I tried, but the dentist seems to think it could be something more serious. The swelling has gotten worse, and sometimes it hurts when I try to eat. I'm worried about what a mouth specialist doctor might say. Like, what if it's something major? I have a family history of oral issues, like my uncle had some big problems that led to surgery. The timeline is tight, I’m supposed to see the mouth specialist doctor next week, and I can’t help but stress about it. Should I expect any specific tests from the mouth specialist doctor? Do they usually do biopsies or scans on initial visits? Also, what should I look for, like symptoms that indicate I need to go back and see the mouth specialist doctor before my scheduled appointment? It’s just so frustrating waiting and not knowing what’s happening with my mouth.

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