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The inside of cheeks are red and raw and sting. what is it?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Many possibilities: Could be chemical reaction such as too much vinegar in salad dressing or reaction to sls (sodium lauryl sulphate) in toothpaste. Is just one possibility. Best to see a dentist or pal surgeon to evaluate to safe.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Lack of saliva: As we mature, we lose the ability to create copious amounts of saliva-sometimes medications are at fault-saliva is a great lubricant-keeps you from rubbing things together. Try a saliva substitute there are many available at pharmacy.
Answered 11/21/2013
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Something maybe : Send a picture with more information such as onset, severity, other dental factors such as health of teeth and gums. History?
Answered 3/28/2018
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