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Can canker sores appear on gum near teeth?
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Yes : on any mucous membrane good luck eat soft foods no spices
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.
Answered 9/28/2016
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