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I have a sore inside my mouth, on my cheek and it feels likea canker sore. however, it doesn't resemble with any of the pictures that i have looked up. could it be cancer?
11 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Mouth sore: You may have leukoplakia, which may be precancerous. Get checked out by a dentist, oral surgeon or dermatologist.
Answered 8/13/2013
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Cheek bite?: Did you bite your cheek recently? This can cause pain like a canker sore. If you don't know the cause of this sore then it is best to see your dentist and have it evaluated.
Answered 6/18/2015
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Wide variation: It's nice to try to diagnose something yourself by looking at pictures on the internet, but you really need a trained professional to take a look and diagnose this. Canker sores (aphthous ulcers) can vary widely in size, appearance and number.
Answered 2/22/2022
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The great majority of oral lesions are benign, and self heal in 14 days or less. If yours is not completely gone in 2 weeks from onset, see your General Dentist, specialist Oral /Surgeon, or specialist oral pathologist. Remember that 5 minute google search is not then equivalent of years of formal training and a lifetime of practical experience. If concerned, see your Dentist now.
Answered 2/22/2022
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