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What Causes Small Hole With White Edge In Lips Near The Gum?
Hello, I have a small hole like thing on the inside of my mouth on my lip by my gums and I m wondering if it will go away or if i have to go see a dentist imeteately . It s gotten bigger over the last two days and it looks a little dark in the center of the circle and have a white edge
Fri, 10 Jan 2014
Hello,
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From your description it seems like an aphthous ulcer. Usually it subsides in a few days time spontaneously. If it is very painful you may apply choline salicylate and benzalkonium chloride gel (Zytee gel) three times a day. If it is not resolving by 5 days you may consider visiting dentist or physician.
Hope this helped,
Take care.
Welcome to healthcare magic,
From your description it seems like an aphthous ulcer. Usually it subsides in a few days time spontaneously. If it is very painful you may apply choline salicylate and benzalkonium chloride gel (Zytee gel) three times a day. If it is not resolving by 5 days you may consider visiting dentist or physician.
Hope this helped,
Take care.
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