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How to heal your upper gums inside your mouth?

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Dr. Steven Reubel answered

Laceration?: If you have a cut, rinse mouth with a 50% solution of hydrogen peroxide and water for 2 minutes 2-3 times per day.

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Answered 3/22/2015

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