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How to brush my teeth and wash my face with scabbing/crusting cold sores?

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Dr. Daniel Rubenstein answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Cold sores: See your dentist for an examination to make sure they are just cold sores. Your dentist can then recommend treament to help alleviate any discomfort you are having.

Answered 5/26/2014

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