Over-the-counter gels provide temporary pain relief for both minor and moderate cankers. They feature an anesthetic called benzocaine that numbs the affected area. They also shield the canker from ...

Both canker sores and oral cancer can appear as an ulcer in the mouth. These lesions may appear on the cheeks, lips, or on or under the tongue ... Regular dental visits are important to your ...

“The vast majority of canker sores are just canker sores,” agrees Dr. Herve Sroussi, associate professor of oral medicine at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Minor canker sores should go ...