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When i get a canker sore i bite them off and i have a habit of just biting my tongue until its raw. how could i possibly resolve this problem?
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Canker sore: Sounds like self destructive behavior. You can numb to area with anesthetic lozenges, avoid salt, spicy foods, alcohol and smoking. Perhaps you see psychiatry.
Answered 12/25/2017
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