What are the common mucocele causes?
There could be several factors that lead to the formation of mucoceles in the body. One of the most common causes of this problem is a blocked or a damaged salivary gland. A rupture or even a ductal obstruction of the salivary glands could lead to oral mucoceles. Another common cause of mucoceles in most people is the habitual and the excessive sucking of the lower lip area. This increases the pressure placed on the membranes on the inner lip, which increases the collection of clear liquid in the area, leading to a mucous cyst. It is also possible to get a mucocele on the upper lip due to the same reason. Some of the other common health conditions and occurrences that lead to mucoceles include:
• Biting an area on the inner lip repeatedly
• Trauma, in the form of a burn, inflammation, mouth infection or an injury
• A disease or a disorder known as oral lichen planus
• Taking drugs that could cause the saliva to thicken
• A piercing in the tongue or the lower lip
Most mucoceles, which are shallow, rupture on their own, without leading to any pain, bleeding, pus or anything else like that. Hence, in most people, the treatment of mucocele is not required. However, though it is not very common, in some cases the mucocele may go on for a longer period of time, without bursting or getting drained. In such instances, a person may need to seek mucoceles treatment or even go through a mucocele removal surgery, to prevent the cyst from turning into a permanent nodular scar.