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My dentist did panoramic x ray and found a bright white oval lesion on lower jaw. she said shell repeat in 6 months to see if grows. is this serious?
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Oral facial exam: Good day; Want to know if there are any clinical findings. Is area tender to palpation? Is there a tooth near area? Possible second opinion!
Answered 12/14/2018
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Unknown: Without being able to visualize your imaging, there is no way to render an opinion. Please brain a copy your X-ray and take it to an Oral Surgeon or an Oral Pathologist or the Radiology Department of a Dental School for a 2nd opinion.
Answered 12/19/2018
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