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What Causes Swollen Spot Behind Tooth On Roof Of Mouth?

okay I have a spot it feels round behind my front tooth on the roof of my mouth It is swollen up and hurts when I press my tongue on it I feel Like it is filled with liquid or something because Ive had these before and when I pressed my tongue on it it shot out awful tasting liquid threw my front tooth and the sore was gone but it always comes back and now I cant even do that It just hurts throbbing.
Tue, 26 Aug 2014
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The swollen spot behind tooth on roof of the mouth could be because of the abscess formation secondary to tooth infection or gum infection.
The other possible cause could be a mucocele(cystic lesion of the minor salivary gland).
Consult a oral physician, and get it evaluated. Get a radiograph done to rule out tooth infection.
If there is a tooth infection, then get the tooth treated with RCT or extration.
If it is a mucocele, get it surgically excised.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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What Causes Swollen Spot Behind Tooth On Roof Of Mouth?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The swollen spot behind tooth on roof of the mouth could be because of the abscess formation secondary to tooth infection or gum infection. The other possible cause could be a mucocele(cystic lesion of the minor salivary gland). Consult a oral physician, and get it evaluated. Get a radiograph done to rule out tooth infection. If there is a tooth infection, then get the tooth treated with RCT or extration. If it is a mucocele, get it surgically excised. I hope my answer will help you, take care.