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4yr old has canker sore in the back top part of soft pallet. eats/drinks normal, no fever.. doesn't seem to bother her. treatment? healing time?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

About 10 days: It will likely go away within 10 days. If it does not bother her, no Rx is needed. If the lesion persists for more than 3 weeks. then you will need to have the dentist checked it.

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/12/2015

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