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What causes a mouth ulcer?
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What kind?: There are many different kinds of mouth "ulcers." Some may be caused by a virus, bacteria, or fungus. Some are from mechanical irritation, injury, or a burn. Others are neoplastic. See your Dentist for differential diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
Answered 7/20/2015
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