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Canker sores on tongue wont go away, help?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

How long ?: Your post did not say. If the canker sores are present for more than 14 days, you need to see your physician to determine what the lesions are... They may not be canker sores.

Dr Baez agreed

Answered 8/20/2013

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