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What could cause a white oval bump on the roof of the mouth?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Taurus: It may be taurus palatines. A benign bony grout (if it is hard) or a lipoma (fat tumor) if soft.

Dr Ali agreed

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.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 12/5/2019

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