Mouth ulcer vs canker sore: Difference, Cause, and Prevention

Everyone at some point in life experiences discomfort and pain in the mouth due to sores, which depending upon their shape can be due to a fever. It may be a cold sore, mouth ulcer, or canker sore.

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Difference between a canker sore and ulcer

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Ulcers are caused by trauma to the mouth (brushing, biting with the teeth, or by a foreign object). They usually heal on their own in a short period of time and are shallow.

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What causes canker sores or mouth ulcers?

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What causes canker sores or mouth ulcers?

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What causes canker sores or mouth ulcers?

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What causes canker sores or mouth ulcers?

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