Outbreak of Canker Sores - Fear of Oral Cancer

[sarahma822]

Hey everyone. I am kind of losing my mind over here about my canker sores. I am a 31yo female. Drinks socially but never smoked. I am very prone to canker sores but after switching toothpastes a few years ago, I don't get them too much. However, about a month ago a few little ones popped up and I didn't think much about it. However, since then I've probably gotten at least 6-8 more, some small some bigger. I am going down the Google/WebMD rabbit hole and have convinced myself something is wrong. They heal in a normal time, but I did have one sore in my inner lip that started about 8-9 days ago, close to my gum line. The white circle of a canker sore is pretty much gone but there's redness in that area. Anyone have a similar experience? I am hoping since it is slowly healing rather than getting worse/more painful, I am ok, but my hypochondria has really gotten the best of me....

I have been very stressed with a new move + a new role at work, but I didn't think the stress was any more than normal...

 

[Kelculator]

Since they heal normally, I don't think it is something very serious. Some canker sores take more time than others to fully heal, and since that one more you're more worried about has relatively healed and is not hurting you, I think you will be fine and the inflammation will clear up.
Do you drink enough water? Have you been eating stuff such as fried food that can make your mouth drier than usual? Maybe there is just more bacteria than you're used to in your mouth.