Cold Sores vs. Canker Sores

These two common ailments are often confused with one another. See the information below to determine which one you may suffer from & what treatments our office has available for you.

Canker Sores

AKA – Apthous Ulcers
Occur INSIDE the mouth
Canker sore1canker sore2Cause – Unknown
Painful but NOT CONTAGIOUS
Treatment – Debacterol (Encourages healing & reduces pain)

debacterolFever Blisters

AKA – Cold Sores
Generally occur OUTSIDE the mouth (Lips, chin, cheeks & nostrils)
ColdSore1coldsore2Cause – Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS
Treatment – Viroxyn (Lessens healing time to 3 days)
viroxyn