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CANCER SORES – TREATMENT AND CARE

Posted on: 05.24.18 By admin

CANCER SORES – TREATMENT AND CARE 5.00/5 (100.00%) 1 review

A canker sore is a small, painful sore that develops inside the mouth. Also known as aphthous ulcers, these shallow sores can be found on or under the tongue, inside your cheek or lip, at the base of the gums or on the soft palate. Canker sores can appear on their own or in groups and are recurrent.

Although canker sores can be painful, they will usually clear on their own within one to two weeks.

Although often confused, canker sores are not like cold sores, which are caused by the herpes virus. Unlike a cold sore, canker sores do not appear on the lips and are not contagious.

What causes canker sores?

Although the exact cause of this type of mouth ulcer is unknown, hereditary factors, stress or tissue injury are the likely causes of canker sores on the gum, tongue or soft palate. Acidic or citrus foods can also trigger a canker sore, as can sharp teeth, braces or ill-fitting dentures. Cigarette smoking and allergies may also increase the likelihood of canker sores. Some cases of canker sores might highlight an underlying health condition, including nutritional and immune system problems, and gastrointestinal tract disease.

Canker sore symptoms

The symptoms of canker sores include:

  • A small, shallow and symmetrical ulcer that is white, gray or yellow in colour and surrounded by redness
  • A painful sore inside your mouth which can appear on or under the tongue, at the base of the gums, inside the cheek or lip or on the soft palate
  • A burning or tingling before the ulcer appears

In severe cases, a canker sore may be accompanied by one or more of the following symptoms:

  • Swollen lymph nodes
  • A rash
  • Joint Pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Fever
  • Sluggishness

If you are suffering from a canker sore and any of the above symptoms you should visit your dentist or physician.

Canker sore treatment

Although canker sores can be painful at first, this should lessen within the first few days and the mouth ulcer should heal entirely without treatment in around one to two weeks.

If your canker sore is persistent, unusually large or particularly painful, or if the sores are spreading, your dentist may prescribe a corticosteroid ointment or antimicrobial mouth rinse. Over-the-counter solutions may also be recommended to reduce pain and irritation.

You are also recommended to rinse the mouth with a warm-water solution and avoid eating any acidic, citrus or spicy foods that may irritate the ulcer.

How to prevent canker sores

Although incurable, you may be able to prevent canker sores and reduce their frequency by doing the following:

  • Avoid chewing gum which can cause irritation
  • Avoid citrus fruits, acidic vegetables and spicy foods which may irritate the inside of your mouth
  • Use a soft-bristled brush to brush your teeth
  • Brush after meals and floss daily

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Staff was extremely courteous and catered to the comfort of the patient. The office was clean and the equipment in excellent condition. We were able to get an emergency appointment quickly and the service was excellent. My daughter-in-law, Sarah, just started with Alivio Dental and she too has been extremely satisfied!
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Very good dental office! Friendly and helpful staff! They are always willing to lend a helping hand. Though they are out of network for my company but I still felt comfortable going there. Both cost and service was great. I will definitely recommend this place to all my friends!
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Rame Gjukaj
20:25 08 Apr 17
I had root canal done and it was pain free I definitely would recommend this place to everyone looking for professional dental care and a pain free experience
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Mathew Itteera
15:54 19 Mar 17
Went here about 3 weeks ago - first time i been to a dentist in 16 years because i had not great experiences from childhood. Dr. Kaur and her staff were amazing, if not excellent. They did not do what i needed to get done, but they referred me to a place i could go to get my wisdom teeth pulled. However they did do first time pt xray as well as a teeth cleaning which my parents were bugging me about for years. I was a bit reserved at first but man, Dr. Kaur did a fantastic job and her staff was also accommodating. They took me in as a walk in first timer. If you need to go, call in an schedule an appointment - I got super lucky as a walk in. You wont regret this place as your choice for dental.
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02:47 08 Dec 16
I love the staff!!! Everyone is very nice and caring. They made me feel very important every time! Thank you!
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