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My problem started with a pain in my mouth. i found a black hole at the back of my mouth that was covered in white.there is swelling in my cheek. i have a sore throat on that side and now i also have pain in my ear. should i visit adoctor or a dentist?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Mark Loury answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

See ENT: See an ent. Most dentists don't do biopsies or remove lesions and refer to someone who does. An ENT can do both.

Dr Patel agreed

Answered 8/23/2016

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Dentist: Let a dentist evaluate you for any problems with your teeth. A black hole sounds like a large carious lesion. You may also have an abscess.

Dr Alves agreed

Answered 7/22/2013

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Dr. Vikram Patel answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Mouth sore: Definitely an ENT surgeon. You may need a biopsy.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/30/2017

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A member asked:

My problem started with a pain in my mouth. i found a black hole at the back of my mouth that was covered in white.there is swelling in my cheek. i have a sore throat on that side and now i also have pain in my ear. should i visit adoctor or a dentist?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Mark Loury answered

Dr Patel agreed

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Alves agreed

Dr. Vikram Patel answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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