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Canker Sores: The Secret Weapon and Why Germans Do Better

We don’t really know the exact cause of most canker sores. However we know they develop with certain foods such as citrus or acidic fruits and vegetables including lemons, oranges, pineapples, apples, figs, tomatoes, and strawberries or these can make the problem of canker sores worse.

But there are other reasons which might also trigger canker sores such as a sharp tooth surfaces, braces, or ill-fitting dentures. In cases of these sores, a dentist should be consulted too. Continue reading…

Posted by Heinz-Josef Lenz, MD on July 17th, 2009
Posted in: From the Desk of Dr. Lenz | 6 Comments »
Tags: canker sores, Managing Symptoms and Side Effects

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