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What Could Cause Swollen Mouth Roof?

I appear to have some type of small food article stuck just under the roof of my mouth...right at the gap between my two upper teeth. I've attempted to gently get at it with a rubber tip, etc...no luck...mirror shows slightly swollen...any advice>

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Mon, 28 Apr 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
thanks for your query, i have gone through your query, the swelling could be because of the gum infection or periodontal abscess secondary to the irritation caused by the food particles and the rubber tip used to remove food debris. you can use a small interdental brush to remove the debris or consult your oral physician and get the teeth cleaned and take a course of antibiotics. gargle with saline. i hope my answer will help you take care.
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What Could Cause Swollen Mouth Roof?

thanks for your query, i have gone through your query, the swelling could be because of the gum infection or periodontal abscess secondary to the irritation caused by the food particles and the rubber tip used to remove food debris. you can use a small interdental brush to remove the debris or consult your oral physician and get the teeth cleaned and take a course of antibiotics. gargle with saline. i hope my answer will help you take care.