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Mon & Fri 9 AM-6 PM
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Wed & Sat 9 AM-3 PM
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507 S. Main Street Naperville, IL 60540
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630.420.0013
Mon & Fri 9 AM-6 PM
Tues & Thurs 7 AM-8 PM
Wed & Sat 9 AM-3 PM
507 S. Main Street Naperville, IL 60540
630.420.0013
Dental growths and tori can be safely removed in our Naperville dental office.
Dental growths are characterized as bumps, cysts, bony structures, or soft tissue lumps on the jaw, palate, or tissue of the lips, gums, and inside of the cheeks. These growths are usually benign, though they can be unsightly, uncomfortable, and in some cases cause difficulty eating, swallowing, or even breathing.
Growths can have a variety of origins, with the most common being trauma to the mouth; clenching or grinding that causes undue pressure; irritation from broken or misaligned teeth or ill-fitting dental prosthetics or appliances; or heredity.
In most cases, dental growths can be easily removed with a safe surgical procedure in our office.
Dental tori, or exostoses, are bony growths or bumps covered by normal gum tissue that typically appear on the upper or lower palate. They are usually non-cancerous but should be removed if they are causing discomfort, trouble breathing, or difficulty wearing dentures or other prosthetics.
The three types of tori are:
Torus Palatinus – occur on the roof of the mouth.
Torus Mandibularis – occur on the inside of the lower jaw under the tongue and are often on both sides.
Buccal Exostoses – occur on the outside of the upper or lower jaw (though still inside the mouth).
We are conveniently located in downtown Naperville, IL and offer the perfect combination of experience and innovation in dentistry.
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