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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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Abscess tooth: Could be an abscesses tooth either from the tooth itself or the surrounding gum tissue.
Answered 12/9/2013
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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.
Answered 9/15/2013
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