2007-09-28 15:03:07 · 4 answers · asked by Charley 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
The cause of canker sores is unknown, but they tend to run in families. Canker sores may also develop when you:
Are stressed or tired.
Have your menstrual cycle, if you are a woman.
Hurt your mouth, such as biting your lip.
Have braces on your teeth.
Have food allergies. Eating foods that you are allergic to may cause you to get a canker sore.
Eat or drink food or juice that has a lot of acid, such as orange juice.
Do not get enough vitamins or minerals in your diet, such as iron
Most of the time the cause of canker sores is unknown. Unless you know what causes your canker sores, you cannot prevent them from happening. If you do know what causes your canker sores, you can help prevent them by avoiding what you know causes them. For example, if you have gotten canker sores in the past from hurting the inside of your mouth, you might help prevent them by chewing your food slowly and carefully, trying not to talk and chew at the same time, and using a soft-bristled toothbrush when you brush your teeth.
If you have gotten canker sores in the past by eating foods that have a lot of acid (such as citrus fruits, tomatoes, or nuts) and sharp or harsh foods (such as bread crusts or corn or potato chips), it might help to avoid these. Other ways that might help to prevent canker sores include limiting your use of alcohol and tobacco and controlling the stress in your life.
In general, it is important to get enough vitamins and minerals in your diet, like folic acid, vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
Therefore, I don't see any correlation between depression and canker sores. But definitely stress does. Now, sometimes, stress can cause depression and indirectly I guess can cause canker sores.
2007-09-28 15:14:08 · answer #1 · answered by rosieC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, stress can cause canker sores. My mom works for a dentist so, I know that one. Hope this helps! Good luck!
2007-09-28 15:12:13 · answer #2 · answered by @NG3! B@bY <3333 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get The Canker Spanker! It's the one factor that has labored for me. It's a capsule, so it does not aggravate the sore, simply heals it rapid and stops new breakouts. Look'em up on-line or name your pharmacy to look in the event that they bring it.
2016-09-05 11:06:01 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's an interesting question!
2016-08-24 17:55:24 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋