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A member asked:

I have a canker sore that hurts so bad that i can't eat should i go to the family doctor or dentist?

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Canker: Canker sores, otherwise known as aphthous ulcers can be intensely painful (the textbooks say exquisitely painful). As a Family Physician myself, I would recommend you see you Family Doctor. In the meantime over the counter products like Anbesol or Oragel can be helpful.

Dr Russo agreed

Answered 1/16/2016

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