Canker sores are very painful sores found inside the mouth that often appear out of nowhere, leaving suffers asking: What causes canker sores?
We know what canker sores are, but the exact cause is still unknown. Women statistically suffer from canker sores more often than men. Canker sores are typically seen in people between the ages of 10 and 40, although they have been known to show up at any age. There is reason to believe that certain types of bacteria and/or viruses are responsible for the painful mouth sores. Canker sores are not contagious and are not related to the herpes simplex virus, also known as cold sores. Canker sores are caused by: · Injuries to the mouth, as seen frequently by contact sports players. Accidentally biting the inside of the cheek or lip may also result in a canker sore · Temperature hot food or drink may cause a canker sore in the area of the mouth that was essentially burnt by the offending substance · Spicy and/or acidic foods often produce a canker sore as a response to the irritation these spices and acids create in the mouth · The use of chewing (smokeless) tobacco will often cause a canke
