Mouth Sores
Not getting enough iron, folic acid or vitamin B-12 could be to blame for your canker or cold sores. The same holds true for hormonal changes, food allergies and viral infections. These mouth irritations have also been found to occur in people diagnosed with skin infections or diseases, hand-foot-and-mouth disease, chickenpox and oral cancer. Patients who have had trauma to their mouth, like accidentally biting themselves, or from food that can be sharp like chips, may get a canker because of the trauma. Piercings, injury or medicines may also cause mouth sores. One thing that may cause sores in the mouth, but not usually, is using products that contain sodium lauryl sulfate ("SLS"). Some toothpastes and mouth washes have sodum lauryl sulfate in them. SLS can dry the mouth and make it more vulnerable to acid foods.
It is very important to visit your dentist
twice a year for a teeth cleaning and exam.
