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It hurts to open my mouth because of a cold sore, but i have a dentist appointment tomorrow. should i cancel it?

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Dr. Robert Devin answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Cold sores: Yes keep your dentist appointment and have the dds evaluate your problem. Many things dds do today have little to do with tooth carpentry. Like soft tissue evaluations.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Kayvon Javid answered

Specializes in Dentistry

No: You can call them and ask them about your situation but your dentist maybe able to help you with your cold sore as well.

Dr Jones agreed

Answered 3/12/2015

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A member asked:

It hurts to open my mouth because of a cold sore, but i have a dentist appointment tomorrow. should i cancel it?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Devin answered

Dr. Kayvon Javid answered

Dr Jones agreed

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