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Home › Podcast › Podcast Episode #77: What’s the difference between a canker sore and a cold sore?

Podcast Episode #77: What’s the difference between a canker sore and a cold sore?

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Once again, we are thrilled to welcome the impeccable Dr. Staci Whitman to the show, as she and Dr. B fill you in on everything you need to know about sores in your mouth. We begin by taking a look at the differences between canker sores and cold sores, why you should reexamine your oral products, and the often overlooked harmful effects of sodium lauryl sulfate. Then, we discuss skin trauma and mouth breathing as causes of mouth sores, and we later add stress and fatigue to the list. When choosing oral products for children, you should do so with careful consideration, and our hosts give examples of common oral ailments found in kids. You should always seek medical advice when mouth sores are a common problem for you, and you’d be wise to avoid certain essential oils, hydrogen peroxide, and other harmful products. For more on how the oral microbiome relates to mouth sores, why Dr. Staci is obsessed with pickleball, and the highs and lows of the week, tune in now! 

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Key Points From This Episode:

  • Dr. Staci’s obsession with pickleball as she asks the audience for pickleball tips [01:20]
  • Doctors B and Staci discuss the electric flosser and bee propolis [02:38]
  • Highs and lows of the past week; fears over the deregulated dental services industry [05:33]
  • The difference between a canker sore and a cold sore [11:11]
  • Why you should take a closer look at the oral products you use [16:11]
  • Breaking down the harmful effects of sodium lauryl sulfate [17:48]
  • How skin trauma and mouth breathing can cause mouth sores [20:42]
  • The power of salt [22:01]
  • Being careful with oral treatments for kids, and mouth sores that are common to them [23:02]
  • Some nutritional advice for dealing with mouth sores [28:24]
  • How stress and fatigue contribute to oral ailments [29:47]
  • The importance of seeking medical help when plagued with persistent mouth sores [31:33]
  • Why essential oils are not always a good idea [32:42]
  • The overuse of hydrogen peroxide and other harmful chemicals/products [33:47]
  • How the oral microbiome could affect mouth sores  [36:56]

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About Mark Burhenne, DDS

I’m on a mission to empower people everywhere with the same evidence-based, easy-to-understand dental health advice that my patients get. You can read my story here. I have been a dentist in private practice for 35 years. I graduated from the Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, CA in 1987 and am a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), Academy of General Dentistry (Chicago, IL), American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH), and Dental Board of California.

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