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I have a bump on the roof of my mouth that keeps appearing and disappearing. doesn't hurt, not red, eventually shrinks after a few days. i don't smoke?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sounds like: a cyst (mucocele) is a very common palatal cyst Your Dentist can help DX Hope this helps Dr Z

Answered 6/9/2018

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