Canker Sores Center - East Point, GA
East Point Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor Doctors for Canker SoresType of Physician: Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor What is a Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor? A certification by the Board of Otolaryngology; practitioners provide comprehensive medical and surgical care of patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems (nose, mouth and throat) and related structures. Specialty: Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology) Common Name: Ear, Nose, Throat Doctor Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor Doctors in East Point * Jones Otolaryngology Group PC  Jones Otolaryngology Group PC  The Emory Clinic Otolaryngology  The Emory Clinic Voice Center  The Emory Clinic Voice Center  The Emory Clinic Voice Center  The Emory Clinic Voice Center  James B Orr MD  ENT Facial Plastics  Johns Creek ENT PC  ENT of Georgia  ENT of Georgia  ENT of Georgia  ENT of Georgia  ENT of Georgia  Piedmont ENT & Related Allergy  Piedmont ENT & Related Allergy  Piedmont ENT & Related Allergy  Peachtree Ear Nose & Throat Center  Buckhead ENT  Atlanta Plastic Surgery Specialist PC  Atlanta Center for ENT & Facial Plastic  Atlanta Center for ENT & Facial Plastic  The Emory Clinic Otolaryngology  The Emory Clinic Otolaryngology  The Emory Clinic Otolaryngology  The Emory Clinic Otolaryngology  The Emory Clinic Otolaryngology  Emory University Neurology  Emory University Neurology  Atlanta ENT, Sinus & Allergy Associates  Milton Hall Surgical Associates/ ENT Institute  ENT Of Georgia LLC  ENT Of Georgia LLC  ENT Of Georgia LLC  ENT Of Georgia LLC  Milton Hall Surgical Associates/ ENT Institute  ENT Of Georgia LLC  ENT Of Georgia LLC  ENT Of Georgia LLC  Willis P Callins MD  Ear Consultants of Georgia  Atlanta Kids ENT  Richard L Lieberman DO  Alexander Ear Nose & Throat Center  Carole M Dean MD PC  Terrence P Murphy MD  Atlanta ENT, Sinus & Allergy Associates  Atlanta ENT, Sinus & Allergy Associates  Southern Crescent ENT PC  Southern Crescent ENT PC  Pediatric Ear Nose & Throat Of Atlanta PC  Ear Nose and Throat Plastic Surgery Center  Pediatric Ear Nose & Throat Of Atlanta PC  Pediatric Ear Nose & Throat Of Atlanta PC  Bi-County Ear Nose & Throat  Pediatric Ear Nose & Throat Of Atlanta PC  Atlanta Institute for ENT  Bi-County Ear Nose & Throat  Bi-County Ear Nose & Throat  Atlanta Institute for ENT  Atlanta Institute for ENT  Pediatric Ear Nose & Throat Of Atlanta PC  Pediatric Ear Nose & Throat Of Atlanta PC  Advanced Ear Nose & Throat Associates  Advanced Ear Nose & Throat Associates  Advanced Ear Nose & Throat Associates  North Fulton Ear, Nose & Throat Associates  Atlanta Ear Clinic  North Fulton Ear, Nose & Throat Associates  ENT Of Georgia LLC  Northside ENT  Northside ENT  Northside ENT  The Emory Clinic Otolaryngology  Wiley A Parker MD  Zwieg Center for Facial Plastic Surgery  Khuong Van Nguyen MD  Southern Crescent ENT PC  Southern Crescent ENT PC  Kim Facial Plastic Surgery  Ear Nose and Throat Plastic Surgery Center  Milton Hall Surgical Associates/ ENT Institute  Weiss ENT  Northwest ENT & Allergy Center  Northwest ENT & Allergy Center  Northwest ENT & Allergy Center  Northwest ENT & Allergy Center  ENT of Georgia  Mukund C Raja MD  Papp Clinic Thomas Crossroads  ENT Associates of North Georgia  ENT Associates of North Georgia  ENT Associates of North Georgia  ENT Associates of North Georgia  North Fulton Ear, Nose & Throat Associates  North Fulton Ear, Nose & Throat Associates  Michael F Pratt MD  Canton Ear Nose & Throat Clinic  Milton Hall Surgical Associates/ ENT Institute East Point, GeorgiaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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Canker SoresRead the Canker Sores article » What are canker sores?Canker sores are small ulcer craters in the lining of the mouth that are frequently painful and sensitive. Canker sores are very common. About 20% of the population (one out of five people) have canker sores at any one time. Canker sores are also medically known as aphthous ulcers or aphthous stomatitis. Women are slightly more likely than men to have recurrent canker sores. It can occur at any age, but it is more commonly seen in teenagers. Genetic studies show that susceptibility to recurrent outbreaks of the sores is inherited in some patients. This partially explains why family members often share the condition. Canker sores are generally classified into three groups based on size.
What are symptoms of canker sores?Canker sores are usually found on the movable parts of the mouth, such as the tongue or the inside lining of the lips and cheeks, and at the base of the gums. The ulcers begin as small oval or round reddish swellings that usually burst within a day. The ruptured sores are covered by a thin white or yellow membrane and edged by a red halo. Generally, the sores heal within two weeks without scarring. Fever is rare, and the sores are rarely associated with other diseases. Usually, a person has only one or a few canker sores at a time. Most people experience their first bout with canker sores... Recommended Reading Related to Canker SoresWhat Causes a White Tongue?There are a number of things that can cause a whitish coating or white spots to develop on the tongue, including:
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