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A member asked:

I accidentally popped my mucous cyst in my mouth and i think i swallowed some of the fluid ?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

No worries: It can't harm you in any way.

Dr Malerman and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 7/20/2018

3k views

Thank

No harm: If mucocele reappears, however, see an Oral Surgeon.

Dr Sandler agreed

Answered 1/24/2018

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