Posts Tagged ‘Canker Sores’
What Causes Canker Sores?
Canker sores are very unpredictable and quite uncomfortable for many who suffer from them. Canker sores (apthous ulcers) are white sores, not blisters, that typically occur inside the cheeks, lips, and possibly on the gum tissues. Most canker sores range in size from smallish dots to large coin-sized ulcerations. They can be pretty painful, make speaking, eating, or…
Read MoreYour Tongue As A Window To Your Health
The focus of oral health is almost always on the teeth and immediate surrounding tissues. But did you know your tongue can be an area of concern if not checked routinely? The tongue plays a vital role in speaking and eating properly. It can also provide clues to you and your dentist about your overall…
Read MoreWhat Causes Canker Sores?
Canker sores (also referred to as apthous ulcers) are a common type of mouth ulcer presenting as a small and shallow ulcer. Canker sores can show on the inner surface of the cheeks and lips, soft palate, the tongue, and along the gums. Canker sores appear as a bright red area surrounding a white or…
Read MoreCan Stress Affect Your Smile?
Stress is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances. Stress can arise from any situation or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, nervous, or anxious. Too much stress is known to play a role in our overall health but did you know that stress can also cause…
Read MoreHow Stress Affects Your Dental Health
Stress is the body’s internal and external reaction to a change that requires a physical, mental or emotional response. Stress can come from any situation or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, nervous, or anxious. Too much stress is known to be bad for us but did you know that stress can also cause issues…
Read MoreTop Tips To Avoid Canker Sores
Canker sores are known to be very unpredictable in nature and quite uncomfortable for many who suffer from them. Canker sores (also called apthous ulcers) are white sores, not blisters, that occur inside the mouth. They range in size from small dots to large coin sized ulcerations. They can be quite painful, may make eating,…
Read MoreCanker Sores….What You Need To Know
Canker Sores or Apthous Ulcers, are a common type of mouth ulcer that shows as a painful open sore on the inner surface of the cheeks and lips, tongue, soft palate, and the base of the gums. They appear as having a white or yellow center surrounded by a bright red area and tend to last 10-14…
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