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Canker Sores

These are also known as aphthous sores. These are small lesions of the soft tissues. These mainly develop at the base of the gingiva. These are round, painful sores which occur due to the presence of sodium lauryl sulphate in the toothpaste, any minor injury to the oral mucosa, any allergic response, hormonal changes, and stress.

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Why do my son and I have canker sores at the same time?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25 year old female. My weight is 130 lbs and height is 60 inches. My son is five years old. He has autism. He is a little overweight for age. I do not have herpes of the mouth (cold sores) and as far as I know neither should he. However, a week ago I bit the inside of my lip, a...  Read Full »


Dr. Paras Angrish

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The cause of canker sores is unknown, but they tend to run in families. Canker sores are not contagious. Eating foods that you are allergic to may cause you to get a canker sore. Eat or drink food that has a lot of acids, such as orange juice. It also occurs when you do...  Read Full »

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