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Small swollen spot on inside of lower jaw...no pain. one identical, but not swollen on opposite jaw. is this a cause for concern? salivary gland?
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Tori: Is it hard? If so it is probably a torus. No concern unless it gets too big. If soft, get it checked.
Answered 8/14/2017
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