What is a Canker Sore?
You may have heard the term, but may not be exactly sure what is a canker sore. Known in the medical community as aphthous ulcers, a canker sore is an open sore in the mouth (mouth ulcer) that can be quite painful, and make chewing, eating, and talking problematic. The good news is that they can be treated.
Canker sores can develop due to a number of reasons, including:
- Brushing your teeth too roughly
- Biting your cheek or tongue
- Experiencing stress
- Changes in hormones
- Allergies to food
- Lack of some kinds of minerals and vitamins, particularly vitamin B-12, folic acid and iron
For many people, canker sores go away on their own typically within two weeks. However, if your canker sore does not go away after two weeks, is especially large, accompanies other symptoms such as skin rash, diarrhea, fever, or headache, or you tend to get canker sores more than three times a year, contact us here at The Oyster Bay Family Dentists for an evaluation.
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