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A member asked:

There is a white sore in my gums and it is quite painful can you help me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Have it examined: Please call your local dentist to have the lesion examined. Could be a variety of issues, hard to diagnose without more info.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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