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I have small series of 5 small indents that are in a line in the back right side of the roof of my mouth behind a hard bump. abscess? cancer? what?

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Dr. John Rhoades answered

Dental visit: Unable to give answer from the discretion, suggest dental exam.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 10/18/2015

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A member asked:

I have small series of 5 small indents that are in a line in the back right side of the roof of my mouth behind a hard bump. abscess? cancer? what?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Rhoades answered

Dr Minich agreed

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