Research Notes on Canker Sores
An aphthous ulcer (aka canker sore) is a type of oral ulcer which presents as a painful open sore inside the mouth or upper throat, caused by a break in the mucous membrane. The condition is also known as aphthous stomatitis, and alternatively as "Sutton's Disease," especially in the case of multiple or recurring ulcers. ...more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- The exact cause of canker sores is unknown.
- Some of the factors that may provoke them include stress, fatigue, injury from accidental biting, food allergies, deficiencies in vitamin B12, iron, and folic acid.
- Regular use of mouthwash may help prevent or reduce the frequency of canker sores.
5 Great Resources on Canker Sores
- American Dental Association: Common Mouth Sores: Canker Sores
- Mayo Clinic: Dental Canker Sore
- Cleveland Clinic (Via WebMD): Dental Health: Canker Sores
- eMedicineHealth: Canker Sores
- FamilyDoctor: Canker Sores: What Are They And What Can You Do About Them?
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What are Canker Sores?
- Wikipedia: Aphthous Ulcer
- University of Michigan: What is a Cancer Sore?
- KidsHealth: Canker Sores and Kids
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Canker Sores
- MedicineNet: What are Canker Sores? (Aphthous Ulcers)
- Personal MD: What Are Aphthous Ulcers or Canker Sores?
What Are The Symptoms of Canker Sores?
- Mayo Clinic: Symptoms
- eMedicineHealth: Canker Sore Symptoms
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Symptoms of Canker Sores
What Are The Causes and Complications of Canker Sores?
- Mayo Clinic: Causes
- eMedicineHealth: Canker Sore Causes
- MedicineNet: What are the Causes of Canker Sores?
- Healthwise (via WebMD): What Causes a Canker Sore?
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Canker Sores?
- animated-teeth.com: Treatment Of Canker Sores
- American Association of Family Physicians: Management of Aphthous Ulcers
- Mayo Clinic: Canker Sore Treatment
- eMedicineHealth: Medical Treatment on Canker Sores
- About.com: Canker Sores-Treatment of Canker Sores
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Canker Sores?
- MotherNature: Canker Sores: Soothing a Sore mouth
- Health911: Canker Sores Remedies
- ScienceDaily: Licorice Extract Provides New Treatment Option for Canker Sores (May 24, 2008)
- HowStuffWorks: 20 Home Remedies for Canker Sores
- About.com: Remedies for Canker Sores
How Do You Prevent Canker Sores?
- Mayo Clinic: Canker Sore Prevention
- eMedicineHealth: Prevention
- QuantamHealth: How to Prevent Canker Sores
- Cleveland Clinic: Canker Sores: Can Canker Sores Be Prevented?
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Canker Sores
- Ayurvedic Talk: Canker Sore Remedies and Prevention
- Get Rid of Things: Get Rid of Canker Sores
- Palm Beach Post: 'Goo' cures canker sores
- Rev. Spork: Gargling with Anbesol
- MouthUlcers: Mouth Ulcers Message Boards
- MedHelp: Canker Sore Symptoms?
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Canker Sores
- PubMed Central: Canker Sore Articles
- Google Scholar: Canker Sores
Clinical Trials on Canker Sores
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Trials on Canker Sores
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