11th Apr 2008
Undertsanding Cold Sores And Canker Sores
Canker sores and cold sores are not the same. Cold sores, another common mouth ailment similar to canker sores, are caused by herpes. Canker sores commonly occur only in the mouth, and are often the result of poor dental hygiene and other mouth irritations, but not by herpes. Canker sores are not cold sores and have no link to cold sores and there is no medication to treat canker sores. Cankers sores, unlike cold sores, will usually go away on their own within one to three weeks. Canker sores are not contagious, and can cause a lot of pain when the person eats or drinks. Canker sores can be prevented through superior oral hygiene.