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I have white patches next to where my wisdom teeth were removed and they sting, making it hard to eat. what is this?
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See below: If you have not had your wisdom teeth recently removed, it could be thrush, lichen planus, scar tissue or other etiologies. See your dentist to evaluate this.
Answered 6/18/2013
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See dentist: I would suggest seeing your dentist. A diagnosis is impossible without an examination.
Answered 6/18/2013
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