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How is called white small spot on inside my gums that just appeared and it is very sensitive to touch?

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White spot: May be aphthous ulcer, burn, scratch, or hundreds of other possibilities. You can wait about 10 days and see if it heals, or call your Dentist for an examination, differential diagnosis, and treatment or observation.

Dr Davantzis agreed

Answered 4/3/2018

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