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A member asked:
My 3yr old has two sores inside her mouth on her gums, are they canker sores or mouth ulcers she's not sick or no fever is present.
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Nonspecific sore: It is very likely that she has nonspecific mouth ulcer associated with viral illness. Canker sore is not common at this young age.
Answered 5/21/2013
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Canker sores/ herpes: It is most likely canker sores or herpes. If it is herpes (a dds would need to diagnose it), then a supplement called lysine is very effective and safe, but some what slow. Do not use lysine if child has phenylketonuria. There are also some anti-viral medications, but they are prescription. If canker sores, use a topical local anesthetic from the pharmacy.
Answered 6/11/2013
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