Dental Health Care

What are canker sores?

Canker sores are ulcers about 1 to 2 mm in diameter that develop on the buccal mucosa (mouth, tongue, lips, gums). They appear singly or in groups dispersed.

Each ulcer forms a small crater surrounded by a yellowish-red halo.

Canker sores are not dangerous to health but can be very painful. They are not contagious or infectious
What are the causes?

The origin of canker sores is unknown but there are triggers:

* stress and physical fatigue.

* allergy or food sensitivity. The foods most often implicated are spices, acidic foods, citrus, pineapple, dried fruits and special nuts, tomatoes, alcohol, chewing gum, meat, dairy and gluten. Read the rest of this entry »