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Middle part of the palate is swollen and theres some few dots from what i can see. please help :( no sore throats etc,only swollen palate?

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Vague without seeing: Could be a reaction to the type of foods or beverages that you had, meds, supplements, mouth breathing, allergies. Has this been there for awhile. I would see a dentist.

Answered 12/11/2014

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