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What are canker sores?

Canker sores are shallow, painful sores in the mouth. They are usually red or may sometimes have a white coating over them. You might get them on the inside of your lips, the insides of your cheeks, the base of your gums or under your tongue. Canker sores are different from fever blisters, which usually are on the outside of your lips or the corners of your mouth.

Anyone can get canker sores, but women and people in their teens and 20s get them more often. Canker sores may run in families, but they aren't contagious.

Canker sores can be triggered by stress, poor nutrition, food allergies, food intolerance and menstrual periods.


What can I do to prevent canker sores?

Improve your diet, use a toothpaste that does not contain SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate) or other irritating ingredients.

Avoiding chewing gums, hard, crunchy or spicy foods.

Avoid anything that may irritate your mouth.

Eliminate from your diet:
Concentrated sweeteners like sugar, acidic food like lemon and lime, etc.






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