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What causes large white sores underneath the tongue that appeared overnight?
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Sore mouth: Aphthous ulcers or an infection, herpetic stomatitis, are common possibilities.
Answered 7/21/2013
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Need eval: This could be viral, canker sores or trauma. The only way to tell for sure is by see your dentist for an exam.
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