What happens if you have a cold sore on your gum?!
Question:
What happens if you have a cold sore on your gum?
because i have a cold sore on my upper gum on top of my teeth. and i'm not sure if i'm either growing a tooth or its just a blister but i'm scared it'll effect anything. does it mean i have gingivities? or anything that'll effect my teeth and mouth. and also if i kiss anybody with a cold sore, what will they get?
Answers:
If it lasts longer than 7-10 days or doesn't improve in that time, definitely visit your dentist. Cold sores are viral so you might not want to take a chance on passing it on. Also, if you get chronic cold sores, it may be caused by eating too many acidic foods (oranges, tomato sauce) or by using toothpaste high in Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).