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I have a red painful spot in the top of my mouth it hurts my face around my nose is swelling and my teeth don't hurt. help?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Lesion mouth: Could include infection malignancy inflammatory bowel disease. Differential diagnosis long. Most concerned about potential for malignancy. Need to seek medical evaluation.
Answered 3/26/2013
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See oral surgeon: It can be an ulcer, infection or cancer.
Answered 12/9/2013
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See a dentist: Red painful spots in the palate or roof of the mouth that is not associated with your teeth could represent a number of different things. I would suggest that you see your dentist for an initial evaluation to determine the possible cause and treatment as indicated or referral to a specialist if necessary.
Answered 2/18/2014
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