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A member asked:
I have strep throat and my gums are inflamed and hurt to brush my teeth or eat is this normal? i also have cold sores and canker sores.
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Normal: Yes this is common. You might want to rinse your mouth with warm salt water to help reduce the bacteria is your mouth and it can also help promote healing of the canker sores. It will definitely sting, but it helps stimulate healing.
Answered 9/28/2016
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