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I have a painful white sore in the walls of my mouth. what could it be?
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Canker soar : Canker sores appear in the mouth area (tongue, gums, lip) and are small, shallow ulcers that make talking and eating uncomfortable they are gray in color and have a distinct edge. The sores will usually heal within 10 to 14 days, without treatment. It is impossible to diagnos without an examination. See a dentist for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Answered 7/9/2015
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