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Help docs! i'm trying to find out what causes canker sores in your mouth and how do you get rid of them?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Canker sores: With limited space here, see this website for all the information you need about canker sores (aphthous ulcers) : http://www.Mayoclinic.Org/diseases-conditions/canker-sore/basics/definition/con-20021262 basically, cause is not known although there are triggers such as trauma, stress. Your body will heal them. Many remedies (otc and at dentist to make them feel better).

Answered 1/4/2014

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Ulcers: No real definitive know cause. Individuals vary in their factors that seem to trigger the onset, which may include nutritional deficiencies, local trauma, stress, hormonal influences, allergies, a genetic predisposition and other factors. They will completely heal w/o a scar in most cases and the treatment of them is usually just an issue of pain management.

Answered 1/4/2014

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