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What could cause a white oval bump on the roof of the mouth?
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Taurus: It may be taurus palatines. A benign bony grout (if it is hard) or a lipoma (fat tumor) if soft.
Answered 12/15/2012
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Abscess: If the "oval bump" is close to the upper teeth, it could be caused by an abscessed tooth. See your dentist for an evaluation asap.
Answered 12/5/2019
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