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4yr old has 1 canker sore in the back, top part of mouth. how do i treat it? will it heal on its own? healing time?

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Evaluation indicated: A true canker sore will resolve on its own in a few days. Evaluation is indicated to see if this may be the onset of heretic stomatitis which is very painful and can lead to dehydration

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/17/2017

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