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I have a lump on the back of my mouth and idk what it is it is hard and i did use to smoke but i quite i noticed this about 2 1/2 weeks ago i do heartburn and acid reflex?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Hard lump: What you describe cannot be diagnosed over the internet. Depending upon where the lump is call your own dentist or primary care physician to discuss and for a one on one clinical evaluation.

Answered 11/1/2017

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