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Can you get a cold sore on your gums?
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Cold Sore: Yes, cold sores can develop on the gingiva (gum tissue).
Answered 11/20/2020
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Definitely, yes: Canker sore is the most common oral lesions. Individual ulcers typically last 1-2 weeks. The condition is idiopathic (the cause is not known) recurrent aphthous ulcers is usually self-limiting. Cold sores typically result from a viral infection called herpes simplex virus (HSV) and are also self-limiting.
Answered 11/20/2020
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