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I have large scar tissue on the inside of my mouth from reconstruction surgery. it protrudes over my teeth which make it painful & difficult to chew?

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Scar tissue: Seek evaluation by an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon for revision of the scar tissue.

Answered 8/9/2017

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