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I suffer from mouth sores very frequently. at the moment i have sores on the inner side of lips and on inner side of teeth?

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Dr. Scott Bobbitt answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Sounds like Cankers: Canker sores, or recurrent aphthous ulcers are an autoimmune, inflammatory reaction to trauma, medications, and just about any emotional or physical stress you can imagine--worse if they are combined. They are self-limiting (go away in about 10-14 days) and require no treatment. Pain can be controlled by ibuprofen/acetominophen. If no relief, see dentist for laser or chemical cautery for relief.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Canker sore: If stress is your life cycle than (aphthous ulcers) canker sores are what you get often. Otc cream or gels will help but since it is a virus it will hurt for 3-4 days and then disappear

Answered 9/28/2015

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Oral ulcers: Small painful ulcers inside the mouth often are aphthous stomatitis (canker sores) or herpes, but there is a long list of conditions that have oral ulcers. Some of these conditions have both oral ulcers and genital ulcers. This needs a workup including herpes cultures, levels of iron, vitamins particular b6 and b12, folic acid, and a thorough history and physical exam to rule out other causes.

Answered 12/11/2017

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