Canker sores are small sores that appear at various locations in the mouth.
What causes canker sores?
The common cause of canker sores is currently unknown. It has been related to several factors but none of them are determinant, such as: stress, certain foods, sun exposure, lack of vitamins, etc.
What is recommended to cure mouth sores?
In the case of children’s patients, more and more solutions containing hyaluronic acid are being used, as it is considered to be a harmless product that allows more frequent applications, and many studies describe it as very effective. Its application to the injured mucosa, in addition to relieving pain and reducing inflammation, favors and accelerates tissue regeneration, as well as the natural healing of ulcerative lesions.
The specialist in Dentistry and Stomatology will assess the lesions and recommend to the patient the most appropriate medication and forms of application for each case.