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My son has a couple white sore spots (rather large) on the side of his tongue. he says they hurt and has only mentioned them to me today. i dont recall him saying he bit himself. he is currently recovering from a cold.
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White spots: Probably apthous ulcerations. Stop also acidic foods for 10 days. Rinse with dilute baking soda, 1/2 tsp in 8 oz of luke warm water
Answered 11/24/2017
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