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I get white open sores of the surface of my gum every now and then. they are sore, but disappear in a week or so. what are they and what causes them?
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White sores on gums: What you are describing is probably called canker sore (not cancer), and have numerous causes. Canker sores are not dangerous but annoying. You may be sensitive to foods, toothpaste, mouthwash or a number of other things. Start recording what you eat every day and what you put into your mouth. Look for a relationship to the gum sores and something you are doing. Change toothpaste helps some.
Answered 9/6/2017
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Sounds like: A cold sore caused by the coxsackie virus (chicken pox virus). When you are run down you are susceptible to a re occurance.
Answered 9/6/2017
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