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What causes cankers and what can i do to prevent them?
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Many causes/triggers: There is no single cause of canker sores but they are often triggered by particular foods like citrus, tomatoes & gluten. Some are caused by sodium lauryl sulfate, commonly found in toothpastes. My favorite treatment is topical licorice extract, but homeopathy may also be helpful. See http://www.Huffingtonpost.Com/2013/02/11/canker-sores-causes_n_2647071.Html for a more thorough discussion.
Answered 12/9/2013
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