A tumor or a cyst is an abnormal structure that  can sometimes appear within the bones or soft tissues of the mouth/face. Unfortunately, many tumors have a propensity to continuously grow in size, causing distortion and/or damage to the neighboring  areas, causing pain and getting in the way of your ability to function. When this occurs, we will often recommend the biopsy procedure first, to determine the nature of the tumor that may lead to removal of remaining lesions as well as surgery to reconstruct the area, as needed. In rare cases, jaw tumors can be aggressive or malignant and more complex treatment may be necessary