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Dental Health (Expert Forum)
painful white spot on my gums
Answered by
Matthew Baron, D.M.D. - Dental
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painful white spot on my gums
by ineedhelp1233, Sep 22, 2005 12:00AM
about a week ago i got a white spot on my upper gums, about 3 millimeters across, so quite small, it is very very sensitive to touch, it seemed to apear in one night, and hasnt changed since i noticed it. i really hate going to the dentist, and i defently cant afford it. any ideas?
Doctor's Answer
by Matthew Baron, D.M.D., Sep 23, 2005 12:00AM
, Sep 23, 2005 12:00AM
i can think of one thing and that is it is probably ulcer
dont worry it will go away in 2 or 3 days
if it does not go away you can apply an ulcer gel
that will treat you well