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A member asked:

My son he is 4 years old keep getting canker sores in his mouth what can i do to prevent him from getting them?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Nonspecific sore: It is more ikely that he gets nonspecific mouth ulcers associated with viral illness. True canker sore is not common at this young age. Pain reliever and adequate hydration are recommended when he gets another.

Dr Goldenberg agreed

Answered 7/22/2015

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