Everybody gets a canker sore every now and then, and few people know what to do about it. What are these painful little sores? How do they happen, and how do you get rid of them?
In truth, nobody is entirely sure what causes most canker sores. However, they can often be attributed to trauma in the delicate tissues in the mouth. You will therefore want to shield your sore from additional aggravation by protecting it from anything that might poke, burn, or irritate the damaged tissue. This can mean avoiding certain foods, particularly citrus fruit and other acidic substances. It also means cutting back on chewing gum or other items, which increase your risk of biting down on your injury.
The good news is that the pain from a canker sore should generally last no longer than a few days, and the sore should vanish completely in no more than two weeks. If it persists longer than this, or if it is a particularly large or painful sore, then you may need to seek out professional help. Contact our Issaquah dentist for further help.
