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Do you frequently suffer from irritating canker sores? Many people do, but they often try to ignore the problem until it worsens. Salt water or straight salt can help relieve painful canker sores by cleaning them out. Simply mix table salt with a glass of warm water and rinse your mouth with the solution. For larger sores, place a small amount of table salt directly onto the affected area and rinse with warm water.
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How contagious are canker sores?
Canker sores are not infectious.
Can making out with a person who gets canker sores give you canker sores?
No. I have canker sores and have never kowingly given some one canker sores. Canker sores are not caused by the same thing that causes cold sores and as far as I know they are not contagious. But to be on the safe side avoid kissing this person until their canker sores go away.
How are canker sores diagnosed?
Canker sores are diagnosed by observation of the blister.
What is the easiest and quickest remedy for canker sore?
Gargle or swish warm water with salt in it 2-3 times a day until the canker sore is gone. Salt is a natural healer and is great for canker sores.
Does Ambien cause canker sores?
Ambien doesn't cause canker sores.
Can being allergic to nuts cause canker sores?
I get canker sores from nuts. No other reaction but the pesky sores.
What is the prognosis for canker sores?
There is no cure for canker sores. They do not get larger or occur more frequently with age.
What impact does stress have on the occurrence of canker sores?
Canker sores tend to appear in response to stress.
When canker sores are big does that mean that they are going away?
No, when canker sores are going away the pain lessens.
Where are pictures of canker sores?
The cause of canker sores is unknown but they occur in the mouth and can be quite painful. Pictures of canker sores can be found on any medical website, health or medical magazines and books.
How do you treat a canker sores?
Orajel works on canker sores. Buy it at most pharmacies.
Are canker sores contagious?
Nope. Cold sores are though.
