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Hi doc, about three days ago my philtrum is swollen, and these day seems growing bigger, touch like a knot, it's pain when i press it, plz help.tks.
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Front teeth tender?: Are you front teeth tender at all? An abscess on a front tooth can cause a swelling in the location you describe. Also, there can be benign cysts that develop between the two front teeth. You should consider seeing a dentist to rule out that this isn't a tooth issue.
Answered 3/13/2015
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