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A canker sore.
A canker sore is a shallow sore shaped like a crater (ulcer) on your tongue or on the inside of your lip or cheek. Canker sores have a red border and a white or yellow center. They may be painful and can make it hard to talk and eat. You may have one or more than one canker sore at a time. Unlike cold sores, you cannot spread canker sores to other people. See a picture of canker sores.
Anyone can get a canker sore but women, teenagers, and young adults have them more often. People usually get their first canker sore between the ages of 10 and 40. Most people have canker sores at some time in their lives, and some people have them regularly.
What causes a canker sore?
The cause of canker sores is unknown, but they tend to run in families. Canker sores may also develop when you:
- Are stressed or tired.
- Have your menstrual cycle, if you are a woman.
- Hurt your mouth, such as biting your lip.
- Have braces on your teeth.
- Have food Allergies. Eating foods that you are allergic to may cause you to get a canker sore.
- Eat or drink food or juice that has a lot of acid, such as Orange Juice.
- Do not get enough vitamins or minerals in your diet, such as iron.
What are the symptoms?
The main symptom of a canker sore is getting a shallow ulcer on your tongue or on the inside of your lip or cheek. The sore may be large or small, and it will have a red border and a white or yellow center. You might have more than one canker sore at a time.
Canker sores usually begin with a burning or tingling feeling. They may be swollen and painful. Having a canker sore can make it hard to talk or eat.
Canker sores may hurt for 7 to 10 days. Minor canker sores heal completely in 1 to 3 weeks, but major canker sores can take up to 6 weeks to heal. Some people get another canker sore after the first sore has healed. Most canker sores heal without a scar.
How is a canker sore diagnosed?
If you see your doctor or dentist about the pain caused by your canker sores, he or she will do a physical exam by looking in your mouth to diagnose the canker sores.
How is it treated?
You do not need to see a doctor for most canker sores. They will get better on their own. There are many things you can try at home to relieve the pain caused by your canker sores:
- Eat soft, bland foods that are easy to swallow, such as yogurt or cream soup. Cut your food into small pieces or mash or puree it. Avoid coffee, chocolate, spicy or salty foods, citrus fruits or juices, nuts, seeds, and tomatoes.
- Drink cold fluids, such as water or iced tea, or eat Popsicles. Sometimes fluid touching the canker sore can cause a stinging pain. Use a straw so the fluid doesn't touch the canker sore. Hold ice on the canker sore until it is numb.
- Rinse your mouth with salt water. To make a salt water rinse, dissolve 1 tsp (5 g) of salt in 1 cup (250 mL) of warm water.
- Buy an over-the-counter medicine such as Orabase, Anbesol, or milk of magnesia to put on your canker sores. Use a cotton swab to apply the medicine. Put it on your sores 3 to 4 times a day.
- Take a pain reliever, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including aspirin (such as Bayer), ibuprofen (such as Advil), or naproxen sodium (such as Aleve). Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 20 because of the risk of Reye syndrome.
If your canker sores do not feel better after trying these steps at home for 2 weeks, you may need to see your doctor or dentist. He or she may recommend medicines that will help the pain caused by your canker sores. Usually these medicines are swished or gargled in your mouth, or they are painted on the sore. Your doctor may prescribe steroid cream (triamcinolone or fluocinonide) or paste (amlexanox) to rub on your canker sore and/or a prescription mouthwash to use.
Talk to your doctor if you have a fever, have trouble swallowing, or if your canker sores keep coming back. You may have another problem that is causing your symptoms.
How can canker sores be prevented?
Most of the time the cause of canker sores is unknown. Unless you know what causes your canker sores, you cannot prevent them from happening. If you do know what causes your canker sores, you can help prevent them by avoiding what you know causes them. For example, if you have gotten canker sores in the past from hurting the inside of your mouth, you might help prevent them by chewing your food slowly and carefully, trying not to talk and chew at the same time, and using a soft-bristled toothbrush when you brush your teeth.
If you have gotten canker sores in the past by eating foods that have a lot of acid (such as citrus fruits or tomatoes) and sharp or harsh foods (such as bread crusts, corn chips, or potato chips), it might help to avoid these. Other ways that might help to prevent canker sores include limiting your use of alcohol and tobacco and controlling the stress in your life.
In general, it is important to get enough vitamins and minerals in your diet, like folic acid, vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
What else can I help you with?
When canker sores turn white are they healing?
Canker sores will normally go away by themselves in 7-10 days. The pain can be minimized through careful diet (eliminate spicy, acidic, or other foods that irritate them) or by the use of over the counter anesthetics.
Can staph be inside you mouth?
Staph is a common bacteria in the mouth - up to 80% of the population will have it. This doesn't mean that there is an infection, staph is commonly found on and in the body without causing an infection. If there is an infection (redness, swelling, pus) then it is certainly possible that staph is the bug.
When you have some sores on the side of your tongue what does it mean?
Are the ACTUAL holes or could it be that perhaps your tastebuds are inflammed slightly on the sides - making the 'holes' you see - actually spaces between the tastebuds? Or perhaps these are scars from biting your tongue? You could have geographic tongue, a benign condition. An internet search will provide good information. I have geographic tongue as well as psorisis. The two are often linked.
What is mean by leucoplasm?
Leucoplakia refers to a white patch or plaque on the mucous membranes of the mouth or other areas, which can be a precursor to oral cancer. It is important to monitor and potentially biopsy these lesions for further evaluation.
What is the tiny bump on the roof of mouth towards the left back?
It is likely a palatal papilla, a normal anatomical structure on the roof of the mouth. These can sometimes become inflamed or irritated due to injury or infection. If you experience persistent pain or swelling, it's best to consult a healthcare professional for further evaluation.
What does if mean if your tongue is turning white and you have sores at the back of your throat?
It means you need to go to the doctor.
Where can you buy oxigel?
if you mean orajel for mouth sores you can get it at Walgreen's. I hoped i helped! good luck!
I have a hole in my mouth from my wisdom tooth coming through but now that hole has a white line all around it what does that mean?
If you have a hole in the mouth with a white line around where a tooth use to be mean that you have a tooth coming back in. I would go to the doctor and have them check it out.
Do cold sores automatically mean hsv-1?
Yes, cold sores are caused by HSV1 also known as oral herpes. But they are nothing bad to have and you can get them on the mouth with out having any thing to do with sex.
White lump on cheek inside mouth?
there could be a number of reasons you have little white sores in your mouth. but the reason I'm familiar with is canker sores. i have experienced them since i was young i have been experiencing these. I've found that the best medication is the Kanka sofy brush, which are carried at Kroger. but just because I've told you this doesn't mean that's what you are experiencing. still see a doctor or dentist to make sure.
What does it mean to dream of a mouth full of white moths?
You always mean and aim a clean surroundings...
What does it mean if your goat has a white tongue?
there tongue is dirty and you shold clean there mouth
Whats does it mean when a cat has puss and sores on their back paws?
Pus and sores on a cat's back paws may indicate an infection or injury, such as a cut or abscess. It is important to have a veterinarian examine the cat to determine the cause and provide appropriate treatment, which may include antibiotics or wound care.
When canker sores are big does that mean that they are going away?
No, when canker sores are going away the pain lessens.
What are the tables celled four cold sores?
I'm not sure what you mean by tables lol. If you mean tablest or medication then you would want to take an antiviral medication. You can also use topical cold sore creams if it's on the out side of the mouth.
When canker sores turn white are they healing?
Canker sores will normally go away by themselves in 7-10 days. The pain can be minimized through careful diet (eliminate spicy, acidic, or other foods that irritate them) or by the use of over the counter anesthetics.
What is the problem with your mouth you have a white line inside your cheeks on both sides What does that mean?
This is called linea Alba and it is a normal variation within the mouth. It is quite common.
