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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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How to treat a severe canker sore?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old and have been severely suffering from a canker sore for the last three days. Kindly suggest a treatment.  Read Full »


Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Canker sores can be very painful and cause a lot of distress. Mostly they are due to vitamin deficiency. So your food probably lacks the adequate amount of vitamins that you need. Try to have more green leafy vegeta...  Read Full »

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