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Green Valley Cold Sores & Canker Sores Treatment

Find relief from painful mouth sores

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  • We speak your language — our team speaks English & Spanish
  • Gentle care for oral discomfort and irritation
  • Personalized treatment to help you heal quickly

What are cold and canker sores?

Mouth sores can be painful, frustrating, and disruptive to your daily life. While cold sores and canker sores may look similar, they have different causes and require different approaches to care.

    • Cold sores (fever blisters) are caused by the herpes simplex virus and typically appear on or around the lips. They’re contagious and often triggered by stress, illness, or sun exposure.
    • Canker sores develop inside the mouth, on the cheeks, lips, or tongue, and are not contagious. They’re often linked to irritation, stress, or nutritional deficiencies.

At Legacy Smiles of Southern Arizona, we help identify the type of sore you’re experiencing and provide supportive care to reduce discomfort, speed healing, and prevent future outbreaks.

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Common symptoms to watch for

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  • Small, round sores with a white or yellow center (canker sores)
  • Blister-like lesions on or around the lips (cold sores)
  • Tingling, burning, or itching before a sore appears
  • Pain while eating, drinking, or speaking
  • Redness, swelling, or sensitivity in the affected area

Why treat mouth sores early?

Faster Healing

Early care can shorten the duration of outbreaks and reduce how severe your symptoms become.

Pain Relief

Targeted treatment helps ease discomfort, making it easier to eat, speak, and go about your day.

Fewer RecurrencesLower Health Risks

Understanding your triggers and managing them can help reduce how often sores come back.

Prevent Spreading (Cold Sores)

Cold sores are contagious. Early management helps lower the risk of spreading the virus to others or other areas of your body.

Cold sores and canker sores FAQs

What’s the difference between cold sores and canker sores?

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Cold sores are caused by a virus and appear outside the mouth, often on the lips. Canker sores occur inside the mouth and are not contagious. Identifying the type is key to proper care.

Are cold sores contagious?

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Yes. Cold sores can spread through close contact like kissing or sharing utensils, especially when blisters are active.

Why do I keep getting canker sores?

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Recurring canker sores may be linked to stress, minor injuries (like biting your cheek), acidic foods, or nutritional deficiencies. Identifying triggers can help reduce outbreaks.

When should I see a Green Valley dentist about a mouth sore?

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If a sore lasts more than two weeks, becomes unusually painful, or keeps coming back, it’s best to have it evaluated to rule out other conditions.

How can you help with cold sores and canker sores?

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We can identify the type of sore you’re experiencing and recommend the right care to reduce discomfort and speed up healing. We also help you understand potential triggers and how to prevent future outbreaks, so you can manage symptoms more effectively over time.

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