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I have a painful lump in my mouth beside my tooth at the top of my mouth which also makes it palmful for me to swallow what could cause this ?

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Dr. Sal Aragona answered

Abscess tooth: Could be an abscesses tooth either from the tooth itself or the surrounding gum tissue.

Dr Sigari agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Oswald Cameron-Morales answered

Several reasons: You need to be examined to determine if your lump is tooth or gum related. In some instances a biopsy is needed to determine the condition. Seek examination asap.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/15/2013

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A member asked:

I have a painful lump in my mouth beside my tooth at the top of my mouth which also makes it palmful for me to swallow what could cause this ?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Sal Aragona answered

Dr Sigari agreed

Dr. Oswald Cameron-Morales answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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