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Canker sore under my tongue (white center, red border, quite painful). it's been about a week and the initial site is almost gone but now there's a reddish patch to the side of that site. can canker sores do this? is this the start of a new sore?

Q: canker sore under my tongue (white center, red border, quite painful). it's been about a week and the initial site is almost gone but now there's a reddish patch to the side of that site. can canker sores do this? is this the start of a new sore?

: Could be. Without seeing it and talking to you and knowing if you have have herpes before could I help. Show to someone who knows in Ft Worth.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Could be. Without seeing it and talking to you and knowing if you have have herpes before could I help. Show to someone who knows in Ft Worth.

Answered 9/15/2021

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

It could be. Rule of thumb is that if a lesion in your mouth is not completely healed in 2 weeks, see your Dentist.

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Answered 9/17/2021

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A member asked:

Canker sore under my tongue (white center, red border, quite painful). it's been about a week and the initial site is almost gone but now there's a reddish patch to the side of that site. can canker sores do this? is this the start of a new sore?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

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