DENTAL TOPICS by Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter CAN MY DENTIST TREAT A MOUTH SORE? Mouth sores-also called mouth ulcers and canker sores-are painful red, yellow, or white spots that appear inside the mouth. They are not the same as cold sores, which appear on the outer lips and are caused by a virus. Mouth sores are common because they're often caused by biting one's cheek or tongue. But sometimes mouth sores can indicate something more serious, like the presence of cancer. Other causes include sharp teeth, improper tooth brushing, or ill-fitting dentures, all of which can be fixed by your dentist. If you frequently get mouth sores for no apparent reason, your dentist can monitor the sores and recommend further testing to see if cancer or another condition is causing the problem. It's difficult to smile when you have oral issues. If mouth sores or other oral concerns prevent you from smiling, take care of the problem with the help of your dentist. Your smile power is our primary focus at CARPENTER DENTAL, and we'll work with you to help you achieve optimal oral health. For gentle dental care for everyone in your family, using the leading-edge techniques, equipment, and materials available today, please call us at 507-331-0909, 1086 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort PS. Mouth sores often clear up on their own, but any mouth sore that lasts more than three weeks should be evaluated by a doctor or dentist. Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter Carpenter Dental 1086 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort, PA (570) 331-0909 Elaine Carpenter RDH www.carpenterdental.com DENTAL TOPICS by Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter CAN MY DENTIST TREAT A MOUTH SORE ? Mouth sores - also called mouth ulcers and canker sores - are painful red , yellow , or white spots that appear inside the mouth . They are not the same as cold sores , which appear on the outer lips and are caused by a virus . Mouth sores are common because they're often caused by biting one's cheek or tongue . But sometimes mouth sores can indicate something more serious , like the presence of cancer . Other causes include sharp teeth , improper tooth brushing , or ill - fitting dentures , all of which can be fixed by your dentist . If you frequently get mouth sores for no apparent reason , your dentist can monitor the sores and recommend further testing to see if cancer or another condition is causing the problem . It's difficult to smile when you have oral issues . If mouth sores or other oral concerns prevent you from smiling , take care of the problem with the help of your dentist . Your smile power is our primary focus at CARPENTER DENTAL , and we'll work with you to help you achieve optimal oral health . For gentle dental care for everyone in your family , using the leading - edge techniques , equipment , and materials available today , please call us at 507-331-0909 , 1086 Wyoming Ave. , Forty Fort PS . Mouth sores often clear up on their own , but any mouth sore that lasts more than three weeks should be evaluated by a doctor or dentist . Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter Carpenter Dental 1086 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort , PA ( 570 ) 331-0909 Elaine Carpenter RDH www.carpenterdental.com