What Is A Canker Sore?
They start off as a small white speck somewhere inside your lip.
It's noticeable, and there may be some minor irritation, but it's nothing you can't bear.
Fast forward two or three days, and that little speck has now swelled in size.
Even worse, the pain has multiplied.
If you suffer from these on a periodic basis, then you probably know what I'm talking about.
They're called canker sores, and those who are unfortunate enough to suffer from them will be in constant pain for the duration that they last.
Cankers are also known as mouth ulcers, and in the scientific community as aphthous ulcers.
Common characteristics of these sores include a white or grayish round to oval shape indent in the affected area.
The perimeter of the wound appears as a reddish halo.
Canker sores can form in just about any area in the interior of your mouth.
Most commonly they appear below your lower lip.
Sometimes they form inside your cheeks.
On more rare occasions, they form on your gums.
Regardless of where they appear, they are going to cause pain.
They will heal on their own in about two weeks time.
In the mean time, you will have to put up with the constant aggravation.
Even simple routines like eating a meal, and brushing your teeth can become a nightmare.
Even air making contact with the wound can cause stinging pain.
Canker sores are still somewhat of a medical mystery.
No one really knows the root cause of them.
Sometimes they form when you unintentionally bite your lip, or through some other physical contact.
In these cases the cause is obvious.
Other times, they appear out of the blue, and you're wondering to yourself, "how on earth did this happen?" Some research has suggested that vitamin deficiency can be the culprit in these cases.
Adding more vitamin B12, iron, and folic acid, may be of help.
Eating more natural foods containing these nutrients, or taking a supplement will address this issue.
Sensitivity to certain foods, such as any spicy dish, or fruits with a high acidic concentration may also cause a sore to develop.
Too much stress, and not enough sleep may be additional factors.
Do know that you don't have to give in to the pain.
There is medicine that you can purchase at your local drug store.
Some of these include oral gels that you could apply to alleviate the pain.
The relief is temporary, but it sure does help.
I encourage you to look into such remedies as well as home treatments.
It's noticeable, and there may be some minor irritation, but it's nothing you can't bear.
Fast forward two or three days, and that little speck has now swelled in size.
Even worse, the pain has multiplied.
If you suffer from these on a periodic basis, then you probably know what I'm talking about.
They're called canker sores, and those who are unfortunate enough to suffer from them will be in constant pain for the duration that they last.
Cankers are also known as mouth ulcers, and in the scientific community as aphthous ulcers.
Common characteristics of these sores include a white or grayish round to oval shape indent in the affected area.
The perimeter of the wound appears as a reddish halo.
Canker sores can form in just about any area in the interior of your mouth.
Most commonly they appear below your lower lip.
Sometimes they form inside your cheeks.
On more rare occasions, they form on your gums.
Regardless of where they appear, they are going to cause pain.
They will heal on their own in about two weeks time.
In the mean time, you will have to put up with the constant aggravation.
Even simple routines like eating a meal, and brushing your teeth can become a nightmare.
Even air making contact with the wound can cause stinging pain.
Canker sores are still somewhat of a medical mystery.
No one really knows the root cause of them.
Sometimes they form when you unintentionally bite your lip, or through some other physical contact.
In these cases the cause is obvious.
Other times, they appear out of the blue, and you're wondering to yourself, "how on earth did this happen?" Some research has suggested that vitamin deficiency can be the culprit in these cases.
Adding more vitamin B12, iron, and folic acid, may be of help.
Eating more natural foods containing these nutrients, or taking a supplement will address this issue.
Sensitivity to certain foods, such as any spicy dish, or fruits with a high acidic concentration may also cause a sore to develop.
Too much stress, and not enough sleep may be additional factors.
Do know that you don't have to give in to the pain.
There is medicine that you can purchase at your local drug store.
Some of these include oral gels that you could apply to alleviate the pain.
The relief is temporary, but it sure does help.
I encourage you to look into such remedies as well as home treatments.
