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I have a painful swollen mass on my lingual frenulum. its not an open sore like a canker sore and looks more like a cystic pimple. ?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Blocked Saliva Duct?: It will need to be examined to know for sure. See your local dentist or oral surgeon.

Answered 5/3/2017

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Dr. Robert Douglas answered

Specializes in Orthodontics

Sublingual Duct?: Have your local Oral Surgeon examine you to rule out a blockage or infection of the duct of the Sublingual salivary gland.

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/17/2018

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A member asked:

I have a painful swollen mass on my lingual frenulum. its not an open sore like a canker sore and looks more like a cystic pimple. ?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr. Robert Douglas answered

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

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