Canker Sore Basics
Canker Sore Basics
If you've had the unpleasant experience of getting a canker sore then you know the pain it can produce. So, what causes canker sores, and is there any help in prevention of canker sores? Let's take a quick look at the basics and get your questions answered. What Is A Canker Sore? A canker sore, or aphthous ulcers as they are also known as, are small painful sores that form on the inside of your lips, cheeks, and even on your tongue. Don't confuse a canker sore with a fever blister or a cold sore, which is a virus and forms on the outside of your mouth in most all cases. Unlike cold sores which is the herpes virus, a canker sore is a bacterial infection, and not contagious. Canker sores can occur with any age group, but most commonly affect people between the ages of 10-40. It seems to hit teenagers and women in their 20's the most for whatever unknown reason. Medical science still has no idea what causes canker sores to form, but many times it is from stress and eating … [Read More...]
Treatment And Prevention
Treatment And Prevention
If you think you may have had a canker sore in the past, but just aren't sure, then you most likely haven't. Why do I say that? Because if you've ever had a canker sore then you would remember the pain they can cause. It just plain hurts at times, especially when drinking or eating. The good news is that there are answers to how to get rid of canker sores and ways to cure them. A canker sore remedy can range from something as simple as eating a more healthy diet to changing the brand of toothpaste that brush with. If you find that you are experiencing recurring canker sores you might want to change your diet. Are you eating a lot of spicy foods? These can cause new sores break out and slow down the healing process of those you currently have. Citrus fruits are nearly impossible to eat with a canker sore. The acids they contain not only irritate the sore, but cause a good deal of pain. Therefore try and avoid anything that contains a high level of acidity as well as things like … [Read More...]
