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Are Canker Sores Contagious

Health Encyclopedia: Mouth Sores

Definition
Various types of sores can appear anywhere within the mouth, including the inner cheeks, gums, tongue, lips, or palate.
Considerations

Common Causes

Most mouth sores are cold sores (also called fever blisters), canker sores, or a mechanical irritation caused by:

Biting your cheek, tongue, or lip
Chewing tobacco
Braces
A sharp or broken tooth or poorly fitting dentures
Burning your mouth from hot food or drinks

Cold sores are caused...

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Fever blisters and canker sores

Alternative Names Canker sores and fever blisters Information Question: Are fever blisters and canker sores the same thing? Answer: No.... Read more »

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...of periodontal disease, tooth decay, and possibly precancerous areas in patients who abuse alcohol.Canker sores (aphthous ulcers) Click the icon to see an image of a canker sore.Self-injury in... Read more »

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Similar ConditionsCanker Sores (Aphthous Ulcers). Common canker sores (known medically as aphthous ulcers) are often confused with the cold sores of HSV-1. Canker sores frequently crop up singly or... Read more »

Herpes Simplex: Symptoms

...affect the gums or throat. (Cold sores are commonly mistaken for the crater-like mouth lesions known as canker sores, which are not associated with HSV.)Specific Symptoms of Genital HerpesGenital... Read more »

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