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I have a white hard something poking through my lower inside gum line below my back teeth. it is sharp when my tongue touches. it is causing severe pa?
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Exposed Bone: The area most likely is exposed bone. Possible causes could be exposed lingual tori (nodules of bone on the inside of the lower jaw) as a result of eating certain foods or a recent dental procedure. Bruxism or clenching the teeth can sometimes cause exposed bone in the back of the lower jaw. See your dentist or an OMS for evaluation.
Answered 10/31/2016
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