Astonishing Facts About Canker Sores
At one point or another everyone has suffered from painful red or white mouth sore. These sores seem to come out of nowhere and then suddenly disappear as quickly as they appeared. Even dentists are baffled when it comes to pinpointing the causes for the sores. But, there are a few common threads that seem to be part of every canker sore experience. Astonishing facts about canker sores have revealed more often than not that the sores show up in various family members within a single household. Additionally, there appear to be slightly more women suffering from these sores than men.
In some cases canker sores are caused by an insufficient nutritional intake of crucial vitamins. At the top of the list are vitamins C, B12 and folic acid. In other cases there is a chance hormonal changes of the body (usually in women) are a contributing factor to the onset of sores.
Virus activity is also to blame for sores and can show up in the form of Herpes sores. Even physical trauma such as a hit to the mouth, the fitting and wearing of braces, the recent adjustment of braces or an accidental bite to the cheek or tongue may result in a canker sore.
Another culprit associated with the formation of some canker sores is the presence of sodium lauryl sulfate in toothpaste. This substance is in virtually all commercially available toothpastes currently on the market. Thus, it is not surprising many sufferers with a predisposition to the sulfate’s toxicity will experience bout after bout of canker sores. The best solution is a switch to a natural product that does not contain the sulfate. Since it is not an integral part of the oral hygiene process (only a cosmetic add-on) this should not present a problem.
The keys to success in the battle against gum disease and most oral problems are hidden in nature. Fighting the bacteria that causes the problem is the first place to start and specific species of peppermint and spearmint oils are scientifically proven to be anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-microbial. Get your mouth in mint condition today!
