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Small ball on side of my mouth i started poking it with a cotton swap and i think it popped. it doesn't hurt or anything but i can feel it. what is it?

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Don't know: Without seeing, feeling, measuring the "ball" there's no way to know what it is. There are oh so many possibilities ranging from annoying to serious. Please ask a Dentist or specialist Oral Surgeon to examine the area and advise you.

Answered 1/28/2017

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A member asked:

Small ball on side of my mouth i started poking it with a cotton swap and i think it popped. it doesn't hurt or anything but i can feel it. what is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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