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[|Human|] I have a small hard (almost bony) bump on my lower gum just above the floor of my mouth.  Not sure how long it has been there as I noticed it with my tongue the other day.  Its very difficult to see due to its location and size but I believe its pinkish/white, not movable.  Does this sound like a tori?  I am seeing a dentist next week but I am concerned.  I quit drinking 15 years ago but I use snus on occasion, a few times a month.  This is not the area where I put my snus
[|AI|]  Thanks for using Chat Doctor . Read your query. Considering the mentioned location and description, I would have suspected it as a Tori, which would not usually require any treatment, if I was your consulting doctor. Mandibular Tori are small bony growths that are present on the lingual aspect of the mandible. Removal of the Tori is usually recommended if they are interfering with tongue positioning, speech, denture placement, as well as with poor oral hygiene around the lower posterior teeth. Relax and have it checked with your dentist and have it excised if needed. Hope this was useful. Thanks and regards.