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This page is dedicated to some common “non-tooth” problems found in the mouth. It will be updated from time to time. Mouth Ulcers (Aphthous Ulcers, Canker Sores) Cold Sores (Fever Blisters, Labial Herpes) Angular Chelitis (Cracked Lips) Lichen Planus Mouth Ulcers Mouth ulcers, sometimes called canker sores, are a common affliction. Often they are simply [...]

Dental Health and Canker Sores Canker sores are small shallow ulcers that appear in the mouth and often make eating and talking uncomfortable. There are two types of canker sores: Simple canker sores. These may appear three or four times a year and last up to a week. They typically occur in people between 10 [...]

Canker Sores Cold Sores Only occur inside the mouth Mostly on outside of mouth – sometimes on the inside of the mouth, but only on “hard” surfaces (palate) Not Contagious Contagious Not Viral (not caused by a virus) Caused by Viruses Caused by damage to oral tissue, often by sodium lauryl sulfate, a common foaming [...]

This Week’s Question: I seem to have bad breath a lot. I’ve also noticed that my mouth is a bit dry most of the time. Could these two things be related? Definitely. Bad breath is often a symptom of dry mouth, a lack of saliva. The medical term for this condition is “xerostomia.” Other symptoms [...]

By Fred Cicetti August 10, 2007 The Healthy Geezer • Ask Fred a Question • News for Seniors • More about Senior Consumers Q. I seem to have bad breath a lot. I’ve also noticed that my mouth is a bit dry most of the time. Could these two things be related? A. Definitely. Bad [...]

IsabelleU69 Asked : I recently had a dental bridge inserted to replace a badly decayed tooth that had to be removed. The dentist had also prescribed me antibiotics because he believed an abscess was developing on the other side. After that I noticed that my breath has been quite foul and even my partner has [...]

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Problem #2: Canker Sores Not to be confused with cold sores (which appear on the outside of the mouth) canker sores are small ulcers that form inside. More common in women than men, canker sores may be related to hormonal changes, Valenza says. “The cause is unknown but believed to be related to the immune [...]

The most common locations for HSV-1 infections include: Lips Mouth (including gums, tongue, roof of mouth, and inside the cheeks) Nose Chin Cheeks Shortly after exposure to the virus, a newly infected person may develop fluid-filled blisters, occurring singly or in a cluster of several blisters. These blisters may be yellow to gray and are [...]