Re: Sudden raw patch on otherwise-healthy gums

"Dr Steve" <nospam@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I don't know what tissue you are pointing at and referring to as "gum".
>The thick calloused tissue immediately adjacent to teeth does not tend to
>get canker sores. This tissue only goes about 3-7 mm from the tooth
>margin.

Oh, OK. Sorry. I always thought the gum was all of the bony area up from
that flap under the tongue. Well, this will make brushing my gums a bit
easier!


Sarah


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