Canker Sores
Canker Sores are open sores in the mouth, which are very shallow. Canker sores are very painful and they may cause lots of discomfort when eating, drinking or talking. The canker sores are usually red in color having thin white coating in some cases. Common places where canker sores appear are the inside of the cheeks and the lips, and under the tongue. Canker sores are not contagious, and they usually go away in a week or so. Canker sores are one of the most common mouth diseases. It’s estimated that over 20% of the US population have had them at some point. People in their teens and 20s are most likely to get canker sores. Canker sores appear less frequently in order people. Some people confuse canker sores with cold sores, but these are 2 completely different diseases. Scientists and doctors don’t know what causes canker sores, but is suspected that poor diet, anxiety, allergies, hormonal problems and weakened immune system may be related to them.
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