A member asked:

My upper wisdom and supernumerary teeth were extracted in a complicated. i now have 3 canker sores. is this the surgeons fault or unavoidable?

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Virus: This is common after the physical trauma from the extractions. It's no one's fault and it doesn't happen to everyone either. It's a virus that is dormant in your body and the stress of the procedure ignites it. Ask for advice from the dentist/surgeon or pharmacist for topical or pill form relief. I hope you feel better soon.

Answered 10/24/2017

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Canker sore : 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 or your surgeon for laser treatment, immediate solution.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Unavoidable: Unavoidable. However, canker sore heal rapidly without any permanent sequelae.

Answered 7/4/2015

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