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What causes swelling of the lingual frenulum?
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Irritation: Mechanical irritation by hard, sharp foods, floss incident, any number of reasons could cause frenal inflammation. If calculus (tartar) build up is severe that may be cause as well. Good luck!
Answered 9/2/2013
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