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On the inside of my mouth near my lip is a dark spot. it doesn't hurt or anything but is this anything bad and should i be worried?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Spot: Likely not. Probably some type of venous structure under skin, but diificult to say without a look. I would suggest seeing a dentist or your regular doctor to double check.

Dr Akinjagunla agreed

Answered 1/15/2015

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