Growths can start in any area of the mouth, including bones, muscles, nerves and connective tissues, but they usually form on the lips, sides of the tongue, the soft palate and the floor of the mouth. Most oral growths like warts and oral candidiasis (thrush) are benign (not cancerous). Some types of oral tumors can become more serious. Most salivary gland tumors are slow-growing, benign and painless, although some can become cancerous.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
As one of the oldest and most renowned oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) departments in the United States, our service at BMC specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide arr…
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Maxillofacial Prosthodontics and Oral Oncology Clinic
The Maxillofacial Prosthodontics and Oral Oncology Clinic provides comprehensive oral and dental assessments for oncology patients across New England. We are one of the only multi…