I have a sore mass (lump) in my mouth, just near my jaw, any ideas on what it could be?

Question

I don't smoke, nor chew tobacco

Answer 1

I'd go see a doctor. Right away. You don't want to take any chances with a mass. It's good that you don't use tobacco, but that doesn't mean that you still can't get cancer. I don't mean to imply that you do have it, but that you should have it checked out to be on the safe side. Better to be cautious now than have it turn out to be something serious later on.

Answer 2

Open a little wider. I can't quite get my light in there.

Nobody here can answer this question adequately. You need to be seen. The list of things that could cause a mass "just near [the] jaw" would have a hundred things on it, ranging from a plugged salivary duct to an infection to a tumor. It could even be a variation of normal anatomy, such as a torus, that would need no treatment at all.

Please go get it checked out.

Answer 3

Could be an infected salivary gland. They are typically round, not too hard and sore. I have had one. Also could be an infection of a tooth. I woke up one morning with my lover jaw swolled the size of a baseball, I had an infected wisdom tooth. I'm sure its nothing serious but just be safe and see your dentist, maybe all you need are some antibotics or somthing minor.
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Answer 4

First of all, it's very hard to make a diagnosis from what you've told us. Second, people shouldn't be telling other people to take antibiotics if you're not a doctor. Resistant strains of bacteria are growing in numbers and taking antibiotic without a doctors supervision is just plain stupid. Third, go see an oral surgeon and he can diagnos you more accurately, you don't want to risk it, oral cancers spreads very rapidly and are usually fatal.

Answer 5

Sounds like you may have a Salivary duct stone or infection. Not common, but it happens mostly to middle aged folks. If its the infection your dentist or doctor can prescribe antibiotics, if it's a stone it can be removed under anesthetic. Tumors found here are usually benign but can recur.

Answer 6

Sorry about that answer I thought you where somebody else.
It could be just an infection or irritation of one of your glands.
You need to be looked at by a doctor no mater what you think or your told what it is.
Good luck.
Next time I will read who the question is from and not go by the picture.

Answer 7

Is call Mononucleosis, a.k.a the kissing disease. It is a virual infection. Go to see a physician to get some antibiotic to make sure it is not a bacteria infection.

Answer 8

I had one once. Probably from having a cold or flu. Get some antibiotics and it will clear up.

Dr. Al

Answer 9

it could be a swollen salivary gland. u have them in ur cheek area

Answer 10

It might be a virus, if its hard its might be a large rooted tooth.