Dentist identified a white spot on side of tongue towards back of mouth

[paranoid_patient]

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Male / 40 years old / non-smoker (used to smoke weed years ago) / drinker (2-3 drinks a night 3-4 times a week for years)

Last week I had my 6 month cleaning and checkup. My dentist noticed a small white spot under my tongue towards the very back. I assume it wasn't there last time, as it wasn't mentioned.

She said to monitor it over the next two weeks. After the check up I remembered that a few months ago on two different occasions I experienced a funny white saliva in my mouth that I just assumed was from hot food or dehydration. I (think) that it might have been oral Lichen planus, after looking at some pictures. Very possible that this is unrelated but I thought it might be worth mentioning here. I didn't think to share this with the Dentist because I didn't even remember it until I started obsessing over this white spot on my tongue.

I am in the process of scheduling something with an oral specialist now but was curious to know what this forum might think.

• No pain at the site
• I can feel the bump but it doesn't feel particularly hard (slightly tougher than surrounding areas possibly)
• No sore throat currently
• Nothing else feels painful or enlarged in the mouth or throat

My situation looks to be very similar this one that was discussed on this forum a few years ago.

 

[paranoid_patient]

Well after obsessing over this for days (while I wait for my appointment), I think I might have found out what it might be.

Lymphoepithelial cyst seems very possible. Looks just like it and the the description of a typical case sounds like my situation. Still getting it checked out thursday and will report back what I find in the hopes that it gives the next worried person piece of mind.

 

[honestdoc]

Normal, just hyperactive minor salivary gland.