Peaking Under the Tongue-Surprise!

[macaroni]

Okay--I had an upcoming visit to my dental hygienist, at the close of which my dentist looks closely at my mouth, teeth, and under my tongue.

So, after reading a post here where a member mentioned that his first line of defense against oral cancer is the dentist, I realized the additional benefit my dentist provides.

And, I decided to peak under my tongue a couple of weeks before the visit. I saw red, swollen bumps. I had been smoking for weeks quite a bit of blends that included red virginias that left my mouth feeling a tingling sensation (which I love) and cut back my smoking and much (not all) of these blends. The bumps and redness diminished lots.

Good news--no oral cancer the dentist said. I discusssed my red va smoking with him. He asked if the red bumps in my mouth is the reason they call it, "red" virginia? LOL

Just wondering if anyone else ever peaks under their tongue?
kindly
mike
ps-The dentist also said a while back he got kind of obsessed with looking under his tongue and wondering if this or that irregularity was cancerous when he was even younger (he's in his 30's now); finally, deciding it was all fine and he forgot about it most of the time now.

 

[Morrison Jeremiah]

I don't get anything under my tongue.
if I do get any bumps elsewhere in my mouth, I find that eating a few blueberries completely gets rid of it.

 

[gamzultovah]

I rinse my mouth every morning with 6% Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide and my dentist can’t even tell that I smoke.

 

[puff_not_snuff]

I use to get prickly bumps from use of something other I rather not discuss.

I don't get anything under my tongue.
if I do get any bumps elsewhere in my mouth, I find that eating a few blueberries completely gets rid of it.

I mean no offense but I've been meaning to ask you something. Do you shun collar stays as a matter of principal?

 

[Morrison Jeremiah]

I use to get prickly bumps from use of something other I rather not discuss.


I mean no offense but I've been meaning to ask you something. Do you shun collar stays as a matter of principal?

The first thing I do when I get a new shirt is take the collar stiffeners out.
it's just too formal for me.
Well spotted though. I'm impressed.

 

[mawnansmiff]

"Good news--no oral cancer the dentist said."

No disrespect to you or your dentist, but if you have the slightest inkling you might have oral (or any other for that matter) cancer then a visit to your GP should be the first thing you do.

Regards,

Jay.

 

[puff_not_snuff]

The first thing I do when I get a new shirt is take the collar stiffeners out.
it's just too formal for me.
Well spotted though. I'm impressed.

I do something similar, I mainly wear Brooks Brothers button-down shirts and generally leave the collar unbuttoned. Cheers to you and your idiosyncratic style! Do you wear wear leather soled shoes or are more inclined to go with a Grenson or Trickers with a commando-ish rubber sole?

 

[Morrison Jeremiah]

Shame that Brook Brothers are not trading anymore, I have some of their kit, it's good quality, I really like the chinos.
I always wear leather soled shoes, mostly Church or Crockett and Jones.

 

[puff_not_snuff]

Shame that Brook Brothers are not trading anymore, I have some of their kit, it's good quality, I really like the chinos.
I always wear leather soled shoes, mostly Church or Crockett and Jones.

Brooks Brothers is still around but have been bought and sold multiple times and mainly make crap. You would probably like wearing Aldens if you haven't already.

 

[Jaylotw]

"Good news--no oral cancer the dentist said."

No disrespect to you or your dentist, but if you have the slightest inkling you might have oral (or any other for that matter) cancer then a visit to your GP should be the first thing you do.

Regards,

Jay.

Dentists are highly trained in spotting oral cancers, it's one of their specialties. They're the first line of defense against them, and often have all kinds of cancer screening equipment that a normal doc wouldn't have. If anything, a dentist is precisely who you should see if you have any oral cancer concerns. They'll refer you if needed.

 

[macaroni]

Dentists are highly trained in spotting oral cancers, it's one of their specialties. They're the first line of defense against them, and often have all kinds of cancer screening equipment that a normal doc wouldn't have. If anything, a dentist is precisely who you should see if you have any oral cancer concerns. They'll refer you if needed.

I've wondered about this with regard to my dentist. I happily visit my GP and dermatologist regularly and sometimes, often (having had skin cancer 3x, both basal and squamous cell skin cancer). My dermatologist referred me to an opthalmologist for a bump on my lower eyelid on one occasion. I try and keep up with this--but I'm certainly no expert. I've often wondered if the doc who specializes in certain areas (mouth, eyes, etc) are even more adept at such diagnoses? I have no problem double-teaming docs to avoid difficulties and apparently my docs like it(i.e., referrals from GP and dermatologist).

As an aside, for many years my dermatologist was a MOHS surgeon. For a variety of reasons, I switched docs a few years ago who introduced me to his colleague, a different MOHS surgeon. The dermatologist then essentially told me, "My job is to keep you from having to visit him." So far, so good! I'm happy.
kindly,
mike