Mucocele Removal in Plantation, FL
A small bump. A clear next step.
A bump inside your lip can become hard to ignore, especially when it keeps returning or catches between your teeth. Dr. Noemi Tisminesky performs mucocele removal at Dental Implants & Cosmetics in Plantation, beginning with an examination to understand what the bump is and whether removal is appropriate.
What is a mucocele?
A mucocele is a pocket of saliva beneath the lining of the mouth. It often appears inside the lower lip after a small salivary duct is injured, sometimes from biting the lip. The bump may look clear, pink or bluish, and it may shrink, break open or fill again.
A diagnosed mucocele is benign, but a new lip growth should not be identified from appearance alone. An examination helps distinguish it from other conditions.
Mucocele care is part of our general dentistry services in Plantation.
When does a lip bump need attention?
Some mucoceles settle without treatment. Arrange an examination if a bump persists, repeatedly returns, grows or interferes with eating or speaking. Mention any bleeding, changes in sensation or an area that does not heal.
Avoid squeezing, cutting or trying to drain it yourself. A bump that opens on its own can still return. If swelling makes breathing difficult, seek emergency medical care.
A careful look before a decision
Tell Dr. Noemi when you first noticed the bump, whether it changes size and whether you tend to bite the area. She will examine the tissue and discuss your health history with you.
Depending on the findings, the next step may be observation, removal or further assessment. If a lesion needs a different type of care, she will explain that before any treatment.
How mucocele removal works
When removal is appropriate, Dr. Noemi explains the approach, anesthesia, expected healing and possible risks before you decide. Surgical excision means removing the cyst. Depending on the findings, the associated small salivary gland may also need attention to reduce the chance of recurrence.
Stitches may be used. Tissue may be sent for examination when indicated. Ask whether this is part of your plan and how the results will be shared with you.
Healing after removal
Your instructions will depend on the size and location of the area and the procedure performed. Temporary soreness and swelling can occur. Follow the guidance you receive about eating, cleaning the area, medication and any stitches, and avoid biting or rubbing the healing tissue. Keep the recommended review appointment.
Contact the practice about worsening pain or swelling, fever, bleeding that does not settle or a bump that returns. Possible risks include bleeding, infection, scarring, changes in sensation and recurrence. Discuss the risks that apply to your situation with Dr. Noemi.
Questions about mucocele removal
No. Several different conditions can cause a lump or bump inside the mouth, and some of them look quite similar at first glance. An examination is the only reliable way to understand what a particular bump is and what, if anything, it needs.
Some mucoceles do settle on their own. Others empty and then fill again, sometimes over and over. If a bump stays in place, keeps coming back or seems to be changing, it is worth having it assessed rather than waiting.
Yes. Dr. Noemi Tisminesky performs mucocele removal herself at our Plantation practice. She first evaluates the area to confirm whether removal is suitable for you, and if it is, she walks you through the plan before anything is scheduled.
That depends on the lesion and the treatment that is recommended. Stitches are sometimes used, and tissue may be sent for examination when it is indicated. Dr. Noemi will explain what she recommends in your case and why, so you know what to expect beforehand.
Yes, recurrence is possible. Avoiding lip biting and following your aftercare instructions closely help protect the area while it heals, but neither can guarantee that a mucocele will not return. If you notice a bump forming again, let us know.
The cost depends on what the evaluation shows, the procedure that is needed and whether tissue testing is part of the plan. We are happy to provide a written estimate before treatment so you can review it and ask questions before you decide.
Have a lip bump checked
If a bump keeps returning or you are unsure what it is, start with an examination. Meet with Dr. Noemi Tisminesky at Dental Implants & Cosmetics in Plantation to understand your options.