Is it normal to get Canker sores on the base of bottom, FRONT gums?

Question

I have a REALLY small canker sore on my bottom, front gums. I kinda knew it was coming because the last few days my gum there was sore. I started rinsing my mouth with a baking soda/water solution and the d**n canker still broke through. It's really tiny, but it still burns and is a little painful. Back in Feb, I had a big one at the base of my left, bottom, side gums, but none since then. I just wanna know if where I have my canker now is a general place.

I'm using a canker cover now, hopefully since the canker is small, it'll go away faster.

Answer 1

I get them pretty much everywhere in my mouth because of my braces, as they tend to irritate even on the "front sides".  Canker sores can be caused by various things, including a increase of acidity in the mouth to even a virus - so they can honestly appear ANYWHERE.

If it doesn't go away in 3-4 days or if you notice any other symptoms that are accompanying it such as tooth pain, fever, nausea, or swollen gums/ pus coming from the gums -- get to your dentist asap, as it could be a sign of something else such as an abscess.

Meanwhile you can rinse your mouth out with what you have been using or try a mouthwash designed for mouth sores such as Peroxyl.  You can also use Oragel to help soothe the pain.