Canker sores are small, shallow ulcers that appear in your mouth and make it difficult for you to eat and talk. The exact cause of canker sores isn't known although stress is thought to trigger the ulcers. When possible, we encourage our patients to avoid foods that have citrus and are extremely acidic.
Some foods to avoid when you have an ulcer are cheese, lemons, pineapples, strawberries, oranges, apples, and soda. Our staff at Suzanne Haeri, DDS encourages our patients to follow a diet that is dairy free and doesn’t run the risk of causing pain while you have canker sores.
Some symptoms that you may have a canker sore include pain on your tongue or the inside of your cheeks and if you feel a burning sensation. Canker sores are circular and are usually white or gray with a red edge.
Although there is no exact treatment for canker sores, it can be helpful to rinse your mouth with hot salt water a few times a day. Canker sores typically go away after 1-2 weeks when you avoid the foods mentioned and rinse with hot salt water.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding canker sores and your treatment options if they don’t go away, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.suzannehaeridds.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Suzanne Haeri, DDS herself in our Los Angeles, CA office, please call 310-657-2200.
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