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My friend who is 19 has had hard small lumps what he can move in he's mouth for 5 years docs says there's 4 cysts but won't remove them? why?

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Dr. Donald Collins answered

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Cysts in mouth: These can be benign and don't always need to be removed. If they are painful or enlarge, they should be rechecked. Good luck!

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

My friend who is 19 has had hard small lumps what he can move in he's mouth for 5 years docs says there's 4 cysts but won't remove them? why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Collins answered

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