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Painful white spots on my gums after dentist, normal?

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No: If they were thereu before appointment, check w dentist. If they were not there before appointment, ck w dentist. May be as innocuous as canker sores.

Dr Ahmed and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/3/2020

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