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Hard bump on palate. started size of pea has shrunk to half that size in a month. i scraped my mouth top with the end of toothbrush before bump. help!

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Blockage: Could be blocked salivary gland, among many possibilities. Make an appointment w an oral surgeon for examination, possible biopsy, and treatment if any is indicated.

Dr Karsant agreed

Answered 1/31/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Visit your DDS: Any unusual bump anywhere inside your mouth that is not healing after 10 days needs to be checked out. See your dentist for evaluation and treatment if needed.

Answered 11/10/2015

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A member asked:

Hard bump on palate. started size of pea has shrunk to half that size in a month. i scraped my mouth top with the end of toothbrush before bump. help!

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Karsant agreed

Dr. Paul Grin answered

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