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Can you get canker sore on gum behind back tooth?
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YES: Canker sore can appear anywhere in the mouth. The sores are a result of a virus and usually take about 2 wks to run their course.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Yes: You can get it anywhere in the mouth that has a mucous lining.
Answered 8/19/2017
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Of course: Canker sores are small sores that appear on the inside of the mouth, the cheeks, the inside of the lips, the tongue and anywhere on the gum. Canker sore is the most common oral lesions. Individual ulcers typically last 1-2 weeks.
Answered 2/17/2017
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