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Canker Sores (cont.)

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Canker Sore Prognosis

Most people are minimally inconvenienced by canker sores, because attacks usually are infrequent and last only a matter of one to two weeks.

  • The more severe form, however, tends to last longer.

  • As you age, canker sores should be come less frequent and eventually no longer occur.

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