Inner lip concern

[aqz]

Hi,

Im just a little concerned about my inner lip and worried about slightly white areas do these look something i should be concerned about?

Thanks

 

[Busybee]

It looks just like mine. But I would love you to go to see a hygienist for a scale and polish.

 

[MattKW]

Not a clear photo. looks fine to me.

 

[aqz]

@Busybee so it looks fine? I know i need to go have a clean

 

[Busybee]

Well mine is fine and yours looks similar. But if you go for a clean I am sure they can reassure you.

 

[honestdoc]

Most likely they are minor mucous glands. According to various texts, there are 800-1000 of those located all over the mouth.

 

[honestdoc]

The reason you need a cleaning is that you have calcified plaque accumulation (tarter) which needs to be ultrasonically or hand scaled clean. If neglected, you can have gum disease and permanent bone damage around those teeth.