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Cold and canker sores can cause problems for people who experience it.Though their cause is unknown, canker sores normally clear up on their own within 10-14 days.
It is often characterized by white, painful, noncontagious, inflammatory lesions and appear on the soft tissues and folds of the inner cheeks and lips or floor of the mouth. Dentists have long advised patients to protect their lips by using protective lip balms, not just in the summer, but in the winter too.Those who are very active during the summer should apply a sunscreen of at least 15 SPF or higher and they should reapply it frequently. Researchers believe that when triclosan dissolves in the oral cavity, it stabilizes and protects cells from irritating agents and bacteria that may cause canker sores. It is an antimicrobial agent added to some toothpastes and mouth rinses. It has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects that help ease the symptoms of canker sores. Using mouth rinse or toothpaste that contains triclosan are helpful to heal sores.