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Inside of my cheeks are swollen and sore what leads to that?
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Several causes: There are several causes for this and i can't tellyou exactly what is going on in your mouth. You need to see a dentist to find the cause and get the proper treatment.
Answered 7/25/2015
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Biting your cheeks?: Which is not uncommon. I'm not sure if you are aware of that possibility or perhaps it's an unconscious habit. I suggest you see your own dentist to either confirm that guess or see what's causing it.
Answered 11/4/2018
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