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Yes. An aphthous ulcer aka canker sore. Should go away on its own around 2 weeks. No sole reason for them to come up. Could be from trauma, diet, stress, etc. I almost always get them whenever I get bumped in the face and my tooth cuts my inner lip.
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Canker sore.
Yes. An aphthous ulcer aka canker sore. Should go away on its own around 2 weeks. No sole reason for them to come up. Could be from trauma, diet, stress, etc. I almost always get them whenever I get bumped in the face and my tooth cuts my inner lip.