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Recurrent sore red area roof of mouth behind front teeth. sometimes left left other times right. extremely painful, can't eat. feel tired & run down when it occurs. possible causes?

Q: recurrent sore red area roof of mouth behind front teeth. sometimes left left other times right. extremely painful, can't eat. feel tired & run down when it occurs. possible causes?

: Could be many reasons for this condition, some dental or medical or both. See a dentist or an oral surgeon and probably a primary care doctor afterwards.

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

Could be many reasons for this condition, some dental or medical or both. See a dentist or an oral surgeon and probably a primary care doctor afterwards.

Answered 9/8/2021

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Literally scores of possibilities. Would suggest that you seek out either an Oral Medicine specialist or an Oral Pathology specialist. Not easy to find. Your local Dental Society may have list.

Answered 9/10/2021

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A member asked:

Recurrent sore red area roof of mouth behind front teeth. sometimes left left other times right. extremely painful, can't eat. feel tired & run down when it occurs. possible causes?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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