More than half of the population experiences canker sores. Sores are round/oval with a white or yellow center & a red border. They form inside your mouth on the tongue, cheeks, lips & the base of the gums. Eating & drinking can result in extreme pain. Inflammation usually will heal in 1-2 weeks. Canker sores can be chronic (RAS) & outbreaks may reappear at other areas in the mouth.
Causes may include:
- Emotional stress or hormones, food sensitivities (acidic/spicy), vitamin deficiencies & autoimmune disorders.
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