A 20-year-old male asked:
I have a big red bump in my mouth and feels like a bunch of tiny ones allover in my cheek i have had it for a year and been to two doctors w no idea.
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Dr. Tarek Hamidanswered
Dentistry 11 years experience
Oral medicine : You can see a periodontist/oral medicine specialist for examination and possible referral to a pathologist for biopsy since those lesions are a year old.
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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Red bump: Red bump which is usually found in the midline is a benign bony tumor known as torus palatinus.Check with your dentist or oral surgeon.
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Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 55 years experience
Bumps: Any swelling of longer than 2 weeks duration should be evaluated now. Start with your Family Dentist. Referral to an Oral Surgeon, Periodontist, or Oral Medicine Specialist may be in order.
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