Finding a lump, bump, or unusual patch inside your mouth can be an unsettling experience. Your tongue runs over something that was not there before, and your mind starts to wonder. Is it serious? Has it been there longer than you realised? Should you be worried? The first thing worth knowing is that oral growths are far more common than most people think. Many of them are completely harmless, and a good number will resolve on their own or with straightforward treatment. But b