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A member asked:

Dear dr. i have a swelling in the roof of my mouth, it is not painful but i am not comfortable with it. ?

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Dr. answered

Need to see a doctor: You need further evaluation by a doctor. A painless lump is always of concern and may need a biopsy done to rule out any sinister cause for the lump.

Answered 10/14/2016

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Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Recommend : You can use any mouth wash or camomile tea for gargling the mouth. 3-4 times a day, cold not warm. Good luck.

Answered 10/14/2016

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