Are you wondering what causes canker sores in your mouth? Do you want to at least avoid getting canker sores in your mouth? This article will give you some information about canker sores and how you can prevent it.

Canker sores in your mouth are like shallow small ulcers that make talking, drinking and of course eating uncomfortable. There are two types of canker sores; these are the complex canker sores and the simple canker sores. The complex canker sores are the ones who are not that common and usually occur in people who experienced having complex canker sores before. While simple canker sores are the ones who is common. They usually appear three to five times per year and can last for a week.

The cause of canker sores is still unknown up to this date. But some people think that tissue injury or stress is what causes simple canker sores. As well as eating foods that are acidic or citrus such as, oranges, lemons, figs, apples, pineapples, strawberries and tomatoes can cause canker sores or worsen it. Sometimes a slight injury such as dental appliance, ill-fitting dentures, and braces might also cause sores to appear in your mouth. While some canker sores in your mouth can be caused by other health conditions such as, nutritional problems, immune systems that are impaired, folic acid, zinc, vitamin b12, iron deficiency, crohn's disease, celiac disease and gastrointestinal tract disease.

Here are some symptoms that you have canker sores:

• Sores that is located in your mouth. They usually look white, round with borders that are red.
• Prior to the appearance of your sores, you will feel a burning or tingling sensation.
• A painful canker sore in your mouth, soft palate, tongue and inside your cheeks.

Those canker sores in your mouth can be prevented or can lessen its appearance. Here are some of the things that you can do if you want to avoid having canker sores in your mouth:

• Lessen your food intake which can irritate your mouth such as, spicy food or acidic ones.
• Lessen your gum chewing to avoid irritation.
• Regularly brush your teeth and use floss daily every after meals. It will help your mouth to be free from foods that can trigger the appearance of canker sores.

These are some of the information about canker sores in your mouth. You can prevent or lessen the appearance of canker sores by following the things stated above. If your canker sores are bothering you that much, it is best to consult your doctor about it.