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My daughter got what i think is a canker sore. its a white spot on her gum n it got longer today. is that what they look like?

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Sounds like it: But it could be from other causes. Why don't you take her to her dentist just to be sure.

Dr Eitner agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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