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Here is presented information about the causes
of mouth ulcers. Read about canker sores symptoms.
Canker Sores Information
Canker sores are small lesions that develop on the
soft tissues present on the inside of the mouth. They may occur under
the tongue, inside the cheeks or lips or at the base of the gums.
However, unlike cold sores, canker sores are neither contagious nor do
they occur on the surface of the lips. Though harmless, they make eating
and talking very painful and difficult. Very often, a person is affected
by more than one canker sore, at a time. In the following lines, we have
provided various causes and symptoms of canker sores.
Causes Of Canker Sores
- Irritation due to rough dentures
- Certain types of dental braces
- Vigorously brushing the teeth
- Certain food allergies
- Pregnancy
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Folic acid deficiency
- Emotional distress
- Streptococcus sanguis
- Infection due to certain microorganisms
- Stress or anxiety
- Premenstrual syndrome
- Dietary deficiencies
- Pickles (due to fermentation)
- Spicy and oily food
- Using a mouthwash that contains sodium lauryl sulfate
- Biting the lips
Symptoms Of Canker Sores
- Fever
- Listlessness
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Feeling run-down
- Burning and tingling sensation
- Pain, especially while eating and talking
- Shallow ulcer on the tongue or on the inside of the lip or cheek
- Difficulty in talking and eating
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