Do you have a small, round bump in your mouth? This might be something called a mucocele. These will typically come in the form of a painless, pearly white or light blue blemish of between two and ten millimeters in diameter. They develop anywhere on your gums, the roof or floor of your mouth, or the inside of your bottom lip.
If you have a mucocele, it’s generally nothing to worry about. They are indicative of a salivary duct becoming blocked or damaged, possibly as the result of trauma to the face. You might simply be biting or sucking on your lip or cheek too much. You can expect them to go away by themselves without any treatment. If they start to become irritated or bothersome, though, you can call upon our International District dentist for help.