{"id":33,"date":"2020-04-13T14:34:59","date_gmt":"2020-04-13T14:34:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stalbansdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=33"},"modified":"2020-05-13T14:37:46","modified_gmt":"2020-05-13T14:37:46","slug":"dentist-in-st-albans-canker-sore-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stalbansdentistry.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/13\/dentist-in-st-albans-canker-sore-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should You Do if You Have a Canker Sore?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stalbansdentistry.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/13\/dentist-in-st-albans-canker-sore-treatment\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stalbansdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_80620413__1589380244_15550-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a child with a canker sore on their lip\" class=\"wp-image-34\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stalbansdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_80620413__1589380244_15550-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stalbansdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_80620413__1589380244_15550-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stalbansdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_80620413__1589380244_15550.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stalbansdentistry.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">Canker sores<\/a>\ncan happen to anyone, no matter their age. Not only are these uncomfortable to\nlive with, but they can also spread and get bigger, especially if they&rsquo;re left\nuntreated. In certain cases, these sores may need a prescribed treatment from\nyour dentist in St. Albans in order for them to completely go away. Read on to\nlearn more about how canker sores develop and when it&rsquo;s time for you to seek\ncare from a professional. <\/p><!--more--><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are Canker Sores?<\/h2><p>Canker sores are famously noted by surrounding red and inflamed\nskin. They can cause a variety of uncomfortable symptoms and can sometimes be\nsimilar in appearance as pimples when they first develop. Here are some signs\nthat you may have a canker sore:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A red bump that develops into an ulcer<\/li><li>A single bump or a group of bumps<\/li><li>An ulcer with a white or yellow center<\/li><li>A sore that heals within two weeks without\nscarring<\/li><\/ul><p>While most of these are symptoms of common types of canker\nsores, more serious ones can exhibit signs such as a fever or a large cluster of\nsores. No matter the case, it&rsquo;s always a good idea to get them checked out by a\nprofessional if they bother you. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do Canker Sores Develop?<\/h2><p>Anybody can get a canker sore, but simple sores most\ncommonly occur in people between the ages of 10 and 20 years old. Here are the\ntop five reasons why you may develop this type of oral sore:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>B-12 vitamin deficiency<\/li><li>Calcium deficiency <\/li><li>Stress or an oral injury<\/li><li>Citrus fruits can make simple canker sores more\nsevere<\/li><li>Poor immune system<\/li><\/ul><p>If you&rsquo;re at a high risk of experiencing stress-induced\ncanker sores or possess any of the qualities listed above, it&rsquo;s a good idea to\nadjust your nutrition intake and avoid foods and activity that could make your\ncanker sores worse. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Should You Visit a Dentist For Canker Sore Treatment?<\/h2><p>Typically, treating a canker sore doesn&rsquo;t involve medical\nattention from your dentist unless your symptoms don&rsquo;t go away, you&rsquo;re\nexperiencing distracting discomfort, or your sore only gets worse.\nOver-the-counter medications like microbial rinses and anesthetics can typically\nhelp soothe your symptoms and help the sore heal. However, if your situation is\nmore serious, your dentist in St. Albans may need to prescribe a special corticosteroid\nointment or highly effective mouth rinse to get rid of the problem for good. <\/p><p>Canker sores can be uncomfortable to deal with, but with the\nright nutrition and timely treatment, you can keep them from becoming even\nbigger and more serious. Plus, when you seek treatment from your dentist in St.\nAlbans, you can rest-assured that your canker sore will be taken care of in no\ntime, as long as you follow their instructions diligently. &nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p><p>Dr. Tyler Aten completed a general practice residency after\nearning his doctorate. He takes pride in continuing his education, which allows\nhim to provide the best quality of dental care to his patients. He has\ncompleted additional IV and oral sedation training as well as comprehensive\/cosmetic\ntraining. For questions or to schedule an appointment to have a canker sore\nexamined and treated, visit St. Albans Dental&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stalbansdentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call 802-524-4844.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Canker sores can happen to anyone, no matter their age. Not only are these uncomfortable to live with, but they can also spread and get bigger, especially if they\u2019re left untreated. In certain cases, these sores may need a prescribed treatment from your dentist in St. Albans in order for them to completely go away. Read on to learn more about how canker sores develop and when it\u2019s time for you to seek care from a professional. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stalbansdentistry.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/13\/dentist-in-st-albans-canker-sore-treatment\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-33","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Dentist in St. Albans | Treating Canker Sores | Causes of Canker Sores<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Do you have a canker sore? 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