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I was sleeping and noticed i was kinda chewing on the inside of my upper lip, it drew a little blood at first but now the inside of my lip swollen and?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Trauma: You may notice the swelling for a day or so. Take some cool fluids. This should be fine in a day.

Answered 7/8/2016

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Injury: You injured your lip. You made a hole in it. It will take time to cure. Keep it clean, and call your Dentist to evaluate the extent of your injury.

Answered 7/10/2016

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A member asked:

I was sleeping and noticed i was kinda chewing on the inside of my upper lip, it drew a little blood at first but now the inside of my lip swollen and?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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