How exactly does one get rid of canker sores and keep them from returning? Because the exact cause of canker sores is unknown, preventing them is a sometimes touch and go situation. And because there is virtually no cure for them, one must opt for the treatment that works best for you. Popular wisdom believes that canker sores are possibly caused by stress or injury to the mouth tissue. Read more »

Do you have canker sores? If you’re one in five Americans, the answer is yes. Is your canker sore getting bigger? If you’re like an additional third of those you suffer from canker sores, that answer is also yes. Thankfully there are a few good homemade remedies you can use to limit the growth of your ulcer. There are also some basic hygienic rules you can add to your daily routine that will help limit the potential size of your canker sores. Read more »

You can get canker sores from biting your lip. It’s true; I read it on the internet, much like you’re doing now. Canker sores are non-contagious, unlike the cold sores caused by the herpes simplex virus. They’re a small ulcer that can form on most of the mucus membranes and exposed surfaces inside your mouth and throat. They are very painful, and are primarily caused by poor diet, stress, and mouth abrasions or cuts. Read more »

Canker sores and ulcers aren’t exactly pleasant things to think about, but if you’ve got canker sores or even canker sore earaches, you can’t stop thinking about them. Ulcers have many different causes, but the primary ones stem from abrasions, bites or cuts in your mouth, lowered immune system response, and oddly enough, depression. However, earaches caused by cankers are almost universally created by ulcers or sores progressing toward the back of your throat, or even outward toward your ear conch. Read more »

Let’s start by saying that oral hygiene can stop a host of potential mouth ailments before they ever have a chance to settle in and begin to cause problems. Having established the importance of good hygiene, it is also important to note that some infections occur in people who are practicing a diligent oral cleansing routine. Read more »

Maybe you have not heard of the mouth infection thrush, but you probably have heard of the candida fungus, more commonly known as yeast, that causes the condition. The fungus can also cause diaper rash in babies and vaginal infections in women. Read more »

Canker sore is a type of mouth ulcer thought to develop as part of an immune system reaction. Some people confuse it with cold sores but it differs in cause, location and treatment. Read more »

If you have a canker sore, more than likely it will not go unnoticed. You may not be able to label the exact cause of the pain stemming from your mouth and radiating throughout your head, but you will know something is wrong and that you want to get it under control as quickly a possible. Read more »

Do you have problems with irritating and painful ulcers in your mouth? If the answer is, yes, then read on and find some simple tips to prevent irritating oral ulcers. These tips are designed to help limit or avoid occurrences, and to limit the pain when outbreaks do occur. Read more »

Even if you have never seen one, the name alone is enough to make you think of something hideous. The sight of one can make you immediately go in search of a few solutions. Read more »