Look For These Signs Of A Canker Sore

Sores Inside Mouth

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If you have sores inside the mouth, you might have a canker sore, which will look like a white or yellow oval. This can appear inside your mouth whether it be your tongue, inner cheek, or some other area. Around the oval, you may find some redness or inflammation of any nearby soft tissue. You should be aware to not confuse the appearance of a canker sore with the appearance of a cold sore. Cold sores, which are caused by a strain of herpes and look more like blisters, and can be contagious. Canker sores are not contagious and occur for other reasons.

Keep going to learn more about canker sores and their various symptoms.

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