What are Canker Sores?
Canker sores are little painful ulcers in the mouth. They can appear as white spots inside the mouth, for example inside the cheeks or the tongue. Anybody can get canker sores, however this painful ulcer is more prevalent in women. It is stated that over 50% of the U.S. population gets canker sores. Canker sores cannot spread from person to person since they are not caused by bacteria or viruses. Only later on bacteria get involved in case the canker sore gets infected. That is when antibacterial remedies have to be applied. Manuka Honey has excellent antibacterial properties that can help shorten the painful healing process of a canker sore.
