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In pain. i'd really like to know how to heal sores in mouth?

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Dr. TED FEDER answered

Depends on Cause: What is causing the sores? Dental abscesses? Viruses? Allergies? Best to treat the cause, not just cover the pain.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 4/1/2019

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