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Can you have a canker sore on your gums? on the side near where the teeth are and not just the inner cheek, tongue, or inside of the lips?
9 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Yes, you can: Recurrent aphthous ulcers may sometimes form on the attached gingiva, although most will occur on the mucous membranes. If it doesn't resolve on its own within 14 days, consult with your dentist.
Answered 8/8/2017
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Yes: Recurrent aphthous ulcers are very common on the soft tissue just below the margin of the gum tissue as opposed to a "cold sore" which are recurrent herpetic lesions which respond to Acyclovir or Valtrex (valacyclovir). They also look like blisters before since they have fluid inside them. Aphthous ulcers can recur in the same spots but do not develop a blister. An Rx for Kenalog in Orabase may help for pain.
Answered 8/8/2017
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Yes: canker sores are viral and usually appear on the cheek side of the gum, but may be on the cheek inside also.
Answered 8/8/2017
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Definitely, yes: Canker sores are the most common oral lesions. Individual ulcers typically last 1-2 weeks. The condition is idiopathic (cause is not known) recurrent aphthous ulcers is usually self-limiting. If concerned see your dentist after 10 days or visit today for laser immediate amelioration.
Answered 8/8/2017
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