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I have a white spot on gum above tooth no redness or pain and i also have a sore throat. what could it be?

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Dr. Debra Rosenblatt answered

See below: Could be totally unrelated, see your dentist for a definitive diagnosis, if not dentally related will be referred to your MD.

Answered 6/24/2017

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