A member asked:

I always have canker sore they come and go. is it cancer? i have 7 tiny canker sore under my tounge.

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Canker sores: are not pleasant and can be very painful. Canker sore is the most common oral lesions. Individual ulcers typically last 1-2 weeks. The condition is idiopathic (the cause is not known) and recurrent aphthous ulcers are usually self-limiting. Your dentist may prescribe an antimicrobial mouth rinse corticosteroid ointment to control the pain and irritation.

Answered 10/27/2014

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Prevention: The reaction of people to acidic foods is very variable. Some people are just more susceptible to reactions to acidic foods and drinks, like orange juice, pineapple juice, fruits, tomatoes, and others. Stress and anxiety also create problems sometimes. As far as i know, prevention is difficult except for keeping track of what you eat/drink and when you get the sores. Second opinion?!

Answered 10/31/2014

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