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Whats it mean when you get cuts inside side of mouth?

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Dr. William m Simpson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Probably nothing: Cut on the oral mucosa probably come from sharp edges in food (green leafy vegetables, coarse grains) or from rough spots on teeth, braces, dental work or other sharp areas next to the oral mucosa.

Answered 11/30/2020

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