A 35-year-old member asked:

I have an ulcer in my mouth. is that a form of oral cancer?

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Dr. Joel Doyonanswered

Dentistry - Cosmetic 38 years experience

See a dentist: Usually not but you should get it checked by a dentist just to be sure.

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Dr. Louis Galliaanswered

Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial 47 years experience

Possible: Unlikely if just appeared. Any oral ulcer that persists beyond a week should be seen by oral surgeon or ENT doc.

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