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Painless mouth sore - worried that it is syphilis or herpes infection, or oral cancer. how do i get tested?
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Oral Surgeon: Make an appointment with a local oral surgeon who will take a full medical history and examine your lesion. A biopsy may be necessary for a proper diagnosis.
Answered 7/12/2013
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Biopsy: See your dentist to have him/her look at the lesion, then he can discuss with you what the possible diagnosis is and if you need a referral for biopsy for the true diagnosis.
Answered 7/18/2013
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