Everyone has heard of canker sores– those uncomfortable sores in your mouth that are often painful and can take weeks to go away. However, Halle over at Whole Lifestyle Nutrition has a tip that may help your canker sore go away in minutes! You’ll want to bookmark or pin this article so you can give it a try next time you get one!
What Is A Canker Sore?
Have you ever had a sore in your mouth that hurt pretty bad? Did it take forever to go away? You probably had a canker sore.
So just what is a canker sore? Canker sores (aphthous ulcers or aphthous stomatitis) are small ulcers or lesions located in the mouth usually at the base of the gums in soft tissue. Canker sores can also be located on the inner lining of the cheeks, the tongue, and the inside of your lips.
Canker sores are not contagious and usually go away on their own within 1-2 weeks.
Canker sores can be painful however, and you can quickly get rid of them if you follow the tip I am about to give you…but first lets talk about the symptoms of canker sores.