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A member asked:

Is it likely that 2 tiny, white spots on the inside of my lower lip is a canker sore? i think i remember biting it and it's hurt that last couple days

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It may just: be a bite injury to the mucosa.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 5/20/2017

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