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A member asked:
What damage can be done by poking a mucocele with an unsterilized needle? anything serious?
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Usually none: Draining a mucocele (of your lip) will not cure the problem and poking it with an unsterile needle could cause it to become infected. You should see and oral ; maxillofacial surgeon and have it treated properly.
Answered 4/2/2016
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