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A member asked:
My daughter always gets sores in her mouth. what causes this and how do i get rid of them and prevent them?
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Aphthae: These are common and usually only a minor bother. A specific cause is rarely found.Try sucking on a clove if you need pain relief. Occassionally it hurts enough to warrent a medical investigation and prescription.
Answered 3/7/2015
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