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One inner cheek swollen, dentist has no idea why. white half circle looking thing on upper gum same side. both have been there for months now. im 24.

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Parotid gland?: The swelling could be associated with your parotid gland. It is possible to have a salivary stone causing the swelling (similar to having a kidney stone). The half-circle thing---- could be an impacted tooth? Canine? Just guessing here.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/13/2016

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