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Hey I have been dipping for about a year now and recently I have noticed veins on the roof of my mouth when I run my tongue over them. Is that bad?

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Dr. Rangeeth Nammalwar answered : 11 years ago

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Stop the habit immediately. Meet an oral medicine specialist and get it diagnosed.

Dr. Amit Agarwal answered : 11 years ago

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It may be convert to serious problem.
Consult to Oral Medicine or Oral Pathologist for best.
Discontinue your Habit.

Doctor answered : 11 years ago

Stop the habit immediately. Meet an oral medicine specialist and get it diagnosed.

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