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4days ago i had on a gum under 1 tooth, inflammation with tiny white spots and a very small ulcer that hurt and my face on that side was tender.next day it started improving.stomatologist saw it&said it's typical herpes cold sore.can you get on gums?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, lesions of herpes simplex 1 outbreak can present on gingival tissue.

Answered 9/1/2022

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Sight unseeing is impossible to tell you the cause of your lesion. Your Stomatologist, who has seen the lesion, is probably correct.

Answered 9/3/2022

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