Canker Sore on Tongue

Canker sores can develop anywhere in the mouth, but the most common and most painful types are those that appear on the tongue.  Despite popular belief, they are neither contagious nor are they caused or spread by a virus.  They usually occur as a result of a food allergy, medication reaction, or local trauma.  This trauma can be caused by things like dentures, bones, or even abrasive foods like pretzels.  Scratched or broken skin can also cause you to become more susceptible to developing canker sores.

In some cases, canker sores can be indicative of a bodily disorder.In a number of cases, canker sores can be the result of chemical compounds used in average oral hygiene products.  Most commercial toothpastes, for example, switched from using glycerin as an active foaming agent to a product called sodium laurel sulfate as the foaming or abrasive agent some years ago.  Sodium laurel sulfate is a known skin irritant, and some studies have shown it to cause damage to soft tissue like that of the gums.  In a number of cases, chronic canker sores can be avoided or prevented by switching to alternative, more natural toothpaste without these chemical additives.

These sores on the tongue cannot be healed with traditional medication.  Even though a canker sore lasts only a few weeks, they are quite painful.  During that time, the aid of a soothing herbal medication to ease the pain and discomfort can be very beneficial.  While there is no medicine that will cure them permanently, there are some medications that can help speed healing and provide relief from the pain.  OraMD contains ingredients that are anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-microbial, and can help to speed up the healing process and relieve the discomfort.