Canker Sores
Alternate Names : Aphthous Ulcer, Ulcer - Aphthous
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Canker Sore (Aphthous Ulcer)
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Canker sores (Aphthous ulcers) are very common. Typically, they are a shallow ulcer with a white or whitish/yellow base surrounded by a reddish border. This ulcer is seen in an individual with AIDS and is located in front and just below the bottom teeth.
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Mouth Anatomy
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The mouth is the origination of the digestive tract. The teeth and salivary glands aid in breaking down food for digestion. The tonsils aid against infections.
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