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I recently found a brown/purple spot on the gum under my lower left canine, the lesion is about 3mm. i'm a smoker so should i see a doctor asap?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Spot: Probably of no serious significance but I would let my dentist have a look at it. Good Luck

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 10/5/2020

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

See Dentist ASAP: Any lesion of more than 2 weeks duration must be immediately investigated. See your General Dentist, an Oral Pathology Specialist, or a Specialist Oral Surgeon.

Answered 11/24/2018

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A member asked:

I recently found a brown/purple spot on the gum under my lower left canine, the lesion is about 3mm. i'm a smoker so should i see a doctor asap?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Harold Fields answered

Dr Malerman agreed

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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