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What Causes Painful White Sore On My Lower Gum?

I have a painful white sore on my lower gum, below my teeth and above my lip. I also had an odd crusty patch just below my lower lip that appeared around the same time. I have smoked more than usual in the past month, but before then I very seldom smoked.
Mon, 4 Aug 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query.
The soreness could be a apthous ulcer or herpetic ulcers. Nothing to worry. You can take topical anesthetic and analgesics like anabel gel, apply 3-4times daily before food. If it doesnot work then you can use topical steroids like triamcinolone acetonide(0.1%) Apply 3-4times daily after food. Do saline gargling.
Do not take tension or stress because these aggravates soreness.
I hope my answer will help you. Take care.
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What Causes Painful White Sore On My Lower Gum?

Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query. The soreness could be a apthous ulcer or herpetic ulcers. Nothing to worry. You can take topical anesthetic and analgesics like anabel gel, apply 3-4times daily before food. If it doesnot work then you can use topical steroids like triamcinolone acetonide(0.1%) Apply 3-4times daily after food. Do saline gargling. Do not take tension or stress because these aggravates soreness. I hope my answer will help you. Take care.