What are mouth ulcers?
Mouth ulcers, also called canker sores, are open sores inside the mouth that can be found on the cheeks, gums and tongue.
What causes mouth ulcers?
It has not been determined what the exact cause of an ulcer is, but there are many factors that contribute to them: stress, fatigue, diet, acidic foods, trauma, and medications, to name a few.
What are cold sores?
Cold sores, also called fever blisters, are a facial lesion that forms on the lips or around the mouth. Normally, they are found on the outer lip and start out with an itching sensation where they are about to form.
What causes cold sores?
Cold sores, or fever blisters, are caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus Type I. They can also be caused by cold weather, sunburn, sickness, trauma, and stress.
Does laser therapy really work?
Yes, it does. Laser treatments have been proven to be effective at giving relief from the nagging pain of an ulcer or cold sore within the first 24 hours and healing within 72 hours.
How long does it take?
The laser therapy takes about 10 minutes for each site, or each ulcer you have.
How much does it cost?
The cost of laser therapy for the treatment of an ulcer or cold sore is minimal, $20 for each 10 minute treatment.
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