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A 33-year-old male asked:

I have noticed a small bump/flap on the inside of my cheek,in the upper area by my upper teeth. this is on both sides of my mouth in the exact same spot where the skin rests on the upper teeth. any ideas as to what this could be?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
These "bumps" are most likely your salivary gland ducts.
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Reviewed Jun 12, 2022
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Dr. Arnold Malerman
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Dr. Arnold Malerman
Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 55 years experience
Normal. These are the openings where the Parotid Salivary Glands (the glands that are affected by mumps) empty into the oral cavity. This can be confirmed by your General Dentist or General Physician at your next routine examination.
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