When Are Canker Sores Serious and What Causes Them?

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When Are Canker Sores Serious and What Causes
Them?
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Every now and then we experience little, red
sores on our gums that are generally harmless,
but are very painful when we eat, drink or talk.
These inconvenient and annoying little things are
one of the most common dental problems called
canker sores.
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? The sores are accompanied by a high fever ? It
is difficult to drink ? The sores last for more
than two weeks ? The sore/s is more than one
centimetre in diametre, which is unusually large
for a canker sore
Here are the following canker sore situations
that need a dentists attention
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There are actually many reasons why people get
canker sores and here are a few examples
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? Food and drinks that are too hot can burn the
surface of the mouth and eventually lead to a
canker sore.
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? Canker sores are also sometimes a reaction to
an irritation caused by certain spicy or acidic
foods.
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? Chewing tobacco can release chemicals in the
mouth that are irritants and can trigger the
sores.
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Dentures, whether complete or partial, can cause
sores if they dont fit very well. This is
because they can constantly rub on the gums that
will eventually cause an irritation.
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The sores are common on people who have
orthodontic brackets or bands like braces since
theres a constant friction between the brackets
or bands and the gums.
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A person who is allergic to certain metals like
nickel can often experience canker sores when
they get braces to straighten their teeth.
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