|Articles|July 1, 2003

Pain in the Mouth

San Francisco - Aphthous stomatitis (canker sores) often are not considered to be anything more than a nuisance, but patients who suffer from complex aphthosis experience considerable pain and limitations to normal activities, like eating and talking.

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