Do canker sores affect children differently than adults?

RealAge

There is no difference in how canker sores affect children compared with adults. Canker sores may occur at any age but usually first appear between the ages of 10 and 40. Canker sores occur in women more often than men.

American Dental Association

Canker sores can occur at any age. One common cause of canker sores can be braces. If your child has braces, canker sores may return frequently and may be only one canker sore or several.

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RealAge

While the actual cause of canker sores is unknown, these painful mouth ulcers may be linked to e...

American Dental Association

For any sore lasting over a week, your dentist should examine any mouth sore that lasts a week or lo...

Honor Society of Nursing (STTI)

Aphthous stomatitis (canker sore) affects children the same as adults. Both will develop the painful...

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Canker Sores

Aphthous stomatitis is a sore that forms inside the mouth, and the most common type is a canker sore. These sores, also called mouth ulcers, are yellow-gray with red rings around them and usually heal in a week or two. Sometimes canker sores are larger or occur in clusters and can take over a month to heal. Treatment is usually with an oral antiseptic and analgesic. Learn more about what affects your risk for canker sores with expert advice from Sharecare.

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