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Why do I get so many canker sores?

Why do I get so many canker sores Matthew Keider, DDS

Why do I get so many canker sores Matthew Keider, DDSWhy do I get so many canker sores? Canker sores are caused by a virus that gets into your system at some point in your life. Once it gets into your system, it will be there for the rest of your life.

What causes the virus to show itself in the form of a canker sore is trauma. It can be physical trauma like a toothbrush slipping and scraping your gum or hidden trauma to your body like being run down from …lack of sleep.

Once the canker sore pops up, it must run its course for 2 – 2.5 weeks. If you get canker sores often and get them in bunches (more than two at a time), you should be checked for gastric reflux.

Many who get multiple sores are getting them from the trauma of reflux of acid into the mouth at night while asleep. I do have a treatment that alleviates the pain during the 2.5 weeks it’s in your mouth. A healthy mouth is a healthy body.

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Matthew Keider, DDS

Dr. Matthew Keider has been providing comprehensive dental care for over 30 years. A Michigan native, he earned his DDS from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, one of the top-ranked dental schools in the world. Since 1993, he has served patients in Winston-Salem, NC, prioritizing high-quality, in-house care. Committed to ongoing education, Dr. Keider completes up to 200 hours of advanced training annually in cosmetic, restorative, and implant dentistry. His specialized expertise includes root canals, TMJ treatment, and dental implants, with advanced studies at the Misch International Implant Institute, Dawson Center, and Tulsa Dental. He is a member of the Forsyth County Dental Society, North Carolina Dental Society, and American Dental Association. Dr. Keider minimizes referrals by handling implants, extractions, root canals, and restorative treatments within his practice. Patients-of-record can reach him after hours for emergencies, and he strives to offer same-day emergency appointments when possible. Outside of dentistry, he enjoys basketball, fishing, and traveling with his wife of 32 years and their two children. Dr. Keider and his team are here to provide personalized, high-quality care in a comfortable setting. Call today to schedule your visit and experience a higher standard of dentistry!