A member asked:

Last year i started to get canker sores & have been getting them constantly ever since. its painful to eat & sometimes talk. what could be the cause?

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Diet: Avoid acid foods (citrus) and spicy foods as they may make it worse. Avoid toothpastes containing SLSA.

Answered 12/31/2016

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Canker sores: is the most common oral lesions. Individual ulcers typically last 1-2 weeks. The Waterlase offers immediate relief from the pain of these sores. See a dentist for evaluation and treatment if needed.

Answered 9/26/2016

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