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I have a canker sore in the back of my mouth where it connects between the top and bottom gums. can you get one here?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Denny Cho answered

You can...: Get a canker sore on any tissue in the mouth except maybe your teeth and adenoids.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/22/2013

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Yes: Anywhere in the inside of your mouth may be affected by canker sores.

Dr Affleck and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/22/2013

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A member asked:

I have a canker sore in the back of my mouth where it connects between the top and bottom gums. can you get one here?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Denny Cho answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Affleck and another doctor agreed

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