Two cleansing antiseptic solutions you might try are hydrogen peroxide diluted with water to half strength, and one teaspoon each of salt and baking soda to four ounces of water. Some individuals also receive relief from eating yogurt with active cultures. Canker sores are not known to be contagious, you cannot pass them on when kissing your significant other, and a virus or bacteria do not cause them. Canker sores and cold sores share many same features, but they are not the same. Both are painful and often caused by stress.
Cold sores can occur in the mouth as well, and the can be passed from one person to another.
Studies have shown that for some people there is a connection between canker sores and the foods that they eat. These people seem to get canker sores as a result of an allergic reaction to certain foods. The Types of food commonly associated with this allergic reaction include nuts, seafood, chocolate, milk, peanut butter, and wheat products. This information is provided free to our member's, and should not be considered medical advice. For further information on this subject you can click on this web site for more information.