Is a Canker Sore Contagious?

Canker sores are not contagious. Don’t confuse canker sores with cold sores, they are not the same. Cold sores are caused by a virus, unlike canker sores, and they are contagious. Cold sores, usually occur outside the mouth–on the lips, chin, cheeks or in the nostrils. When cold sores do occur inside the mouth, it is usually on the gums or the roof of the mouth. Canker sores commonly occur only inside the mouth. They are not caused by a virus so don’t worry that canker sores are contagious. They are often the result of poor dental hygiene and other mouth irritations, but not by a virus.

Canker sores are not contagious and they have no link to cold sores. Cankers sores, unlike cold sores, will usually go away on their own within one to three weeks. Canker sores are not contagious, but can cause a discomfort and pain when the person eats or drinks. Fortunately, there are ways you can minimize the discomfort of canker sores and help speed healing.

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