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What Causes Painful White Sore On Gum?

hi im a 21 year old female and in quite good health but i have a painful white sore right at the bottom of my front gum where my gum and lip meet its been there for about 3 days now and still very painful what is it and how do i get rid of it? i dont want to go back to my gp i have been there every week for months with a lump in my breast, can i self treat it
Mon, 21 Jul 2014
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The problem you have seems to be an aphthous ulcer. This occurs mainly due to stress, vit B deficiency or trauma to the gum. You can apply dologel/dentogel ointment 3 times daily for relief. It will take atleast 7-8 days for it to heal.
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What Causes Painful White Sore On Gum?

The problem you have seems to be an aphthous ulcer. This occurs mainly due to stress, vit B deficiency or trauma to the gum. You can apply dologel/dentogel ointment 3 times daily for relief. It will take atleast 7-8 days for it to heal.