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Have you joined the ranks of billions of humans on the planet who have been blessed with sores that sprout up on their lips from time to time? Cold sores or fever blisters are caused by a form of the herpes virus, which means that they are both incurable and highly contagious. Besides that, they are kind of gross-looking and potentially stigmatizing. Avoid them if you can, because once you have them, your only recourse is treating the symptoms.
Canker sores aren't cold sores, fever blisters, or herpes; they're something else, and they can be prevented if you take the right steps. Certain chemicals and substances have been associated with canker sore outbreaks. We'll cover those causes, the symptoms, and basic canker sore treatments, as well as outline some methods to help you avoid canker sores in the future.
The best piece of advice I ever got about getting rid of bad breath? Brush your tongue. It's true, but there are other causes of bad breath that can't be so easily treated. We'll cover the many causes, symptoms, and cures for bad breath--otherwise known as halitosis--here. Be prepared to get laid more often.