Kenneth J Oskowiak Dmd
Voorhees, NJ:
You May Need Your Dentist's Help Easing the Pain of Severe Canker Sores
Canker sores, known medically as aphthous ulcers, are fairly common among people. Lasting for about a week or so, these mouth sores are usually more irritating than painful. But about a quarter of the population, especially women, frequently suffer from an acute form that doesn't often respond well
The top 5 reasons why people get canker sores
Canker sores can happen to anyone, at any age. Although simple canker sores are mostly common in the age group of 10 to 20, complex canker sores can happen at any age. Dr. Patrick Crawford discusses five of the most common reasons people tend to get canker sores and what you can do to help prevent them.
How to get rid of canker sores and prevent them from coming back
Canker Sores: A Dental Practice's Comprehensive Guide
A canker sore, or aphthous ulcer, is an open sore inside the mouth - usually on the inner cheek, lips, or tongue. Most are oval-shaped or round with a markedly white or yellowish center. The border is red.
6 Easy Ways to Make Canker Sores Less Painful
Learn More About Canker Sores
Canker sores appear in the mouth and can be painful. Learn from the experts at WebMD about causes, symptoms, and treatment.
How to Get Rid of Canker Sores: Causes, 14 Home Remedies & Contagious
Canker sores are small painful sores on the inside of the mouth. Causes like spicy foods, vitamin deficiencies, stress, autoimmune disorders, and hormone deficiencies. Home remedies to treat canker sores are provided.
Cold Sores vs. Canker Sores: What's the Difference?
What's the difference between a canker sore and a cold sore? Why does it matter? How should you treat a canker sore vs. a cold sore? In this post, Dr. Burhen...
Do You Have A Canker Sore Irritating Your Smile?
CANKER SORES ARE NO FUN, especially when it's time to brush your teeth...
What To Do When Canker Sores Won’t Go Away
A canker sore is a small, painful, shallow ulcer that appears inside the mouth; they may form on the tongue, the back portion of the roof ...
Canker Sores: What Causes Them?
If you've ever had a canker sore, you were in no doubt about it. Canker sores really hurt. They can make it hard to eat or drink. Canker sores are also called aphthous ulcers.
Learn About Some of the Common Causes Associated With Canker Sores
Canker sores (aphthous ulcers) are very painful sores found inside the mouth unexpectedly. Learn what may cause them or trigger them to erupt.
How to Get Rid of Canker Sores: 14 Treatment Options & Medicine
Canker sores are small painful sores on the inside of the mouth. Causes include spicy foods, vitamin deficiencies, stress, autoimmune disorders, and hormone deficiencies. Learn about home remedies to treat canker sores.
Does Your Dentist Know If You Lie About Brushing and Flossing?
Your teeth don’t lie. A dentist reveals how she can tell if her patients aren’t brushing and flossing like they say they are in this “Ask an ADA Dentist” que...
Why going to the dentist is so hard for the elderly
Physical problems and finances can make it difficult, but caring for aging teeth is really important.
Dental Exams, How Often to Visit the Dentist
Do you know how often you should go to the dentist? Find out more about scheduling your dental appointments and how often you should visit your dentist.
Patients with Heart Conditions: Why Your Dentist Needs to Know
If you have heart disease, a heart condition even as minor as a murmur, or have recently had heart surgery, it’s important to let your dentist know about your condition before your visit. Taking this extra precaution can be vitally important to safeguarding your health<br>Why It's Important<br>Even routine dental procedures, such as cleaning, can cause bleeding in the mouth, which then allows oral bacteria to enter the bloodstream and possibly travel to the heart. For a patient with a heart condition…
This is how Yahoo employees go to the dentist
A dental office that needs both malpractice and collision insurance? More companies are bringing dentists to the employee parking lot.
Should I use a tongue-scraper? A dentist’s essential guide to oral hygiene
Are British people looking after their teeth better? There’s no substitute for brushing twice a day, but what about flossing, mouthwashes, gum … and tongue-scrapers
What Dentists Can Tell About Your Health Just By Looking In Your Mouth
For one, a dentist might notice you're pregnant before your doctor does.
Canker Sore or Something Else?
A small lesion in the mouth is most likely a harmless canker sore. But if it doesn’t improve within a couple of weeks, see a doctor or dentist to make sure it isn’t something more serious.
