{"id":103,"date":"2019-01-20T19:24:59","date_gmt":"2019-01-20T19:24:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentalpartnersofnewburyport.com\/blog\/?p=103"},"modified":"2019-02-08T19:30:28","modified_gmt":"2019-02-08T19:30:28","slug":"a-dentist-explains-what-you-can-do-about-canker-sores","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalpartnersofnewburyport.com\/blog\/a-dentist-explains-what-you-can-do-about-canker-sores\/","title":{"rendered":"A Dentist Explains What You Can Do about Canker Sores"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Canker\nsores<\/a> affect about 20% of the US population. Controlling this problem comes\ndown to knowing its causes and managing the symptoms. Obtaining lasting relief\nmay require dietary changes or seeking professional care from your dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is a Canker Sore?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A canker sore is an open\nulcer that can appear on the lips, throat, tongue, or mouth tissues. Canker\nsores are typically yellowish or gray in the center with a red border. They may\nappear by themselves or in clusters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canker sores are\ndistinguished by their size: minor sores range from 3 to 10 mm across; major\ncanker sores are larger. Minor sores usually leave no scarring. Major sores often\ndo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canker sores are unpleasant\nand unattractive but usually pose no serious threat to the person\u2019s health.\nHowever, in some cases they may indicate a serious underlying condition, such\nas an ongoing vitamin deficiency, gastrointestinal issues, or even oral cancer.\nOnly a dentist can say for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Causes Canker Sores?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Canker sores may stem from a\nnumber of causes. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n