Cold sores and canker sores are relatively common, non-threatening blisters in and around the mouth. Here's how to tell the difference between cold sores and canker sores and how to treat each.

The report states that canker sores are not contagious. While the pain takes about a week to 10 days to subside, the affected ...

Using Ice Cubes Beyond mouth rinses, another traditional yet simple method is using ice cubes for canker sores. Sucking on an ice cube can help numb the pain, reducing discomfort substantially. The ...

Canker sores are vexing and common. The reason they occur isn’t clear, but your toothpaste could be a factor. An ingredient often used to make toothpaste foamy, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), has ...

Canker sores, which occur inside the mouth, are not contagious or caused by a virus. They are different from cold sores, which are typically found on the outside of the lip and are contagious.

Canker sores are small, painful lesions inside the mouth that appear as reddish sores with a white or yellow center, which make it difficult to eat or talk. They are generally split into two ...