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What could cause white spots on my throat and a red patch on the roof of my mouth?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Needs to be seen: These types of situations require a personal visual examination and evaluation. Merely giving you a list of possibilities serves no real purpose. If you want to know what you have and what would be the appropriate treatment, if any, you will need to see a physician.

Answered 4/5/2015

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