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I am getting small painful bumps in my mouth: on my gums and on the base and roof of my mouth. what could it be?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Infection: Sounds like you have an infection or an allergic reaction. See your dentist, an oral surgeon, or an ear, nose and throat specialist.

Answered 3/9/2013

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Need Consultation: It could be tooth or gum infection, or could be a sexually transmitted disease. Either way, get your dentist and/or physicial to look at it.

Answered 3/26/2013

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