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Can canker sores appear on gum near teeth?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes : on any mucous membrane good luck eat soft foods no spices

Dr Davantzis and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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Yes: canker sores are viruses that effect the gum on the cheek side of the teeth usually below the height of the teeth in the soft moveable lining of the cheek.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Can canker sores on the gum by the base of the tooth cause tooth pain? It doesn't hurt to chew, it's just a dull tooth ache in the area by the sore.

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I have two canker sores in my mouth along my gum line. I've had them for about 2-3 months. They're painless most if not all the time.Shouldibeworried?

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I have 2 canker sores on the left and right side of my mouth, on the upper gum line. They reoccur every couple weeks? Herpes?

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I keep getting canker sores in my mouth, not in the same spot but on my gum line. They go away within a couple days. What is it ?

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I have about 6 canker sores in my mouth. They are on ny inner cheek, tip of my tongue, lips(on the inside) and on gums. What can it be and what to do?

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