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Need help. i've got a soft type spot on my jaw in my mouth, it has a black spot on it surrounded by a white bit?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

We would only be: guessing. Would encourage evaluation by your dentist for more accurate assessment. Take care.

Answered 11/13/2014

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