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There's a small swell behind my front teeth on the roof of my mouth. should i be worried?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Well...: ... I would say concerned, not worried. Have your dentist examine this swelling and have them take a radiograph to look at the bone and inside of the tooth. May be a small infection.

Answered 5/23/2016

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