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Canker Sore
Virtual visit

Canker Sore

Get expert care for your Canker Sore by completing a brief questionnaire and video consult with our medical team.

Licensed providers in all 50 states

Expert-guided, evidence-based treatments

Skip the trip to the doctor's office

Visit options

We'll check any insurance and show you your options before you book.

Video Visit

$25

Est. or $100 w/o insurance

Chat Visit

$30

w/o insurance

Most insurance accepted

Board-certified

No hidden fees

Available nationwide

What to expect from a Canker Sore visit

1

Share your health story

Answer a few questions about your goals and concerns. And, we'll gather your full health history from past providers.

2

Meet your clinician

Pick a time that works for you to speak with a licensed clinician. They'll review your health story beforehand, so your visit can be used to listen and dig deeper.

3

Get your care plan

Leave with clear next steps and a personalized care plan. If you need medication, labs, or to see a specialist, your clinician will take care of the details for you.

4

Own your health

Track your progress, schedule follow-ups, and adjust care as your needs evolve. Your care team and General AI is only a few taps away.

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Ongoing support, always available.

You’ll be supported by experienced clinicians who care for a wide range of health needs, from everyday concerns to more complex conditions.

Our clinicians track your progress over time and adjust your care as needed. If medication is prescribed, we’ll manage dosing and monitor for side effects. If lab testing is recommended, we review results and refine your plan accordingly. You’re never left to navigate care on your own.

All your care in one place. That’s the General Medicine difference.

We help you understand your options, connect you to the right clinicians, manage prescriptions, coordinate any needed evaluations, and keep an eye on your overall health along the way. It’s comprehensive care that looks at the full picture — your goals, your history, your lifestyle — and makes it simple to move forward with confidence.

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Reasons to book your canker sore visit

Frequent or unusually painful canker sores deserve more than just waiting them out. This visit identifies contributing factors and finds ways to reduce how often they occur.

You get canker sores frequently — more than a few times per year

Sores are unusually large, extremely painful, or taking more than two weeks to heal

Multiple sores have appeared at the same time

Canker sores are making it hard to eat, drink, or speak comfortably

You want to know if a nutritional deficiency or dietary trigger could be involved

You're interested in prescription treatment to speed healing and reduce recurrence

What our customers have to say

“I feel like I’m finally on the right path to improving my health with the right support now! It’s so refreshing and reassuring.”

Emerald

“My experience with General Medicine was amazing. The understanding and care that was taken to figure out what is exactly going on with me. I feel like a weight has been lifted off of me.”

Kaylee

“I couldn’t be happier with my experience with General Medicine! They are fast, responsive, kind and knowledgeable. It is much easier, more affordable and faster.”

Nika

Get the care you need, without the wait.

Frequently Asked Questions

What causes canker sores?

Canker sores (aphthous ulcers) result from a combination of local trauma, stress, nutritional deficiencies (B12, folate, iron, zinc), hormonal changes, food sensitivities (acidic foods, SLS in toothpaste), and immune dysregulation. They are not caused by the herpes virus and are not contagious.

How do canker sores differ from cold sores?

Canker sores appear inside the mouth — on the soft tissue of the cheeks, tongue, and inner lips — and are not infectious. Cold sores (herpes labialis) appear on the outer lip border, are caused by HSV-1, and are contagious. Canker sores tend to be rounder with a yellow-white center and red halo.

How long do canker sores last and when do they require evaluation?

Most canker sores resolve within 1–2 weeks without treatment. Evaluation is appropriate for sores persisting beyond 3 weeks, sores that are unusually large or painful, recurrent episodes limiting eating or speaking, or sores accompanied by fever, skin rash, or genital ulcers — which may suggest systemic conditions.

What can I do to reduce the pain and speed healing?

OTC topical treatments — benzocaine gel, hydrogen peroxide rinse, or sucralfate paste — reduce pain. Prescription triamcinolone dental paste or topical dexamethasone can accelerate healing for severe or frequent ulcers. Avoiding spicy, acidic, and abrasive foods during an outbreak reduces irritation.

What side effects are associated with canker sore treatments?

Topical benzocaine is well tolerated — methemoglobinemia is a very rare concern with excessive use. Topical corticosteroids may cause local thinning with very prolonged use. OTC oral rinses are very safe. Identifying and addressing nutritional deficiencies or dietary triggers carries no side effects and may prevent recurrence. Canker Sore visit What to expect from a Canker Sore visit
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