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What can cause the sides of the mouth to swell sometimes?
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Many causes: Are you referring to the inside or the outside of the mouth. Inside the mouth can be an abscess, cyst, tumor. Outside can be the same, or inflammed lymp nodes, parotid glands, etc.
Answered 8/30/2013
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See your dentist: for examination x-rays and treatment if needed. There are several potential causes of mouth swelling. However, proper diagnosis is a key to successful treatment. Visit your dentist soon.
Answered 11/15/2014
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