Canker Sores

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Canker Sores
Canker Sores

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Mouth Health: Painful Canker Sores -- What Causes Them, And What Can I Do About Them?

One of the more misunderstood mouth/dental problems is our old friend, the canker sore. Now when I say misunderstood, I don't mean that people don't know what they are. It's more that people don't understand how they get them, and then when they DO get them, they usually don't do much else besides "wait".

So let's talk for a few minutes about canker sores -- we'll go over what they are, how they come about, and then what you can do about them. And you'll probably be surprised how quick and easy they are to get rid of.

Essentially, a canker sore is a small ulcer inside the mouth. They can appear almost anywhere in the mouth -- the inner surface of the cheeks and…

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 Mouth Health: Painful Canker Sores -- What Causes Them, And What Can I Do About Them?

One of the more misunderstood mouth/dental problems is our old friend, the canker sore. Now when I say misunderstood, I don't mean that people don't know what they are. It's more that people don't understand how they get them, and then when they DO get them, they usually don't do much else besides "wait".

American Academy of Oral Medicine

As with all disorders of the mouth, an accurate diagnosis by a trained healthcare professional is required before treatment is started. This is particularly important for canker sores (recurrent aphthous stomatitis / RAS / aphthae), since several other conditions can cause ulcers in the mouth that may mimic typical canker sores.

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MayoClinic

Canker sores, also called aphthous ulcers, are small, shallow lesions that develop on the soft tissues in your mouth or at the base of your gums. Unlike cold sores, canker sores don't occur on the surface of your lips and they aren't contagious. They can be painful, however, and can make eating and talking difficult. Most canker sores go away on their own in a week or two.

MedicineNet

The cause of most canker sores is not well understood, and multiple factors may cause sores to appear, such as toothpaste containing sodium lauryl sulfate.

MedlinePlus

Canker sores aren't contagious. They may happen if you have a viral infection. They may also be triggered by stress, food allergies, lack of vitamins and minerals, hormonal changes or menstrual periods. In some cases the cause is unknown. In most cases, the sores go away by themselves. Some ointments, creams or rinses may help with the pain. Avoiding hot, spicy food while you have a canker sore also helps.

NHS

The cause of a recurrent mouth ulcer is not always clear, but it's likely to be a combination of factors including a genetic vulnerability and a certain trigger. Possible triggers may include feeling stressed or anxious, eating certain foods, hormonal changes and stopping smoking. In some cases, recurrent mouth ulcers are a sign of an underlying health condition, such as iron deficiency anaemia or Crohn's disease.

Patient

The cause is not known. They are not infectious, and you cannot 'catch' aphthous mouth ulcers. In most cases, the ulcers develop for no apparent reason in people who are healthy.

POZ

They usually form on the soft pinkish-red tissue inside the mouth that is not directly attached to bone. For example, they can form inside the lips and cheeks and underneath the tongue. They do not usually form on the roof of the mouth (hard palate) or on the gums.

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