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I have inner cheek swelling swollen salivary glands. upper lip swelling. numbness. back left side of tongue. have sore?
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The professional of choice is a dentist for your problems. You could have a salivary stone or blockage, trauma to area, dental abscess from gums or a large cavity. A suspicious lesion on tongue or a history of poor oral hygiene. See a dentist or oral surgeon first, than a ENT if necessary.
Answered 10/2/2022
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