eli5 Why do we use WARM salt water for canker sores?

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I understand why salt is needed, to dry out the sore and heal it. My doctor said: “gargle with salt water that is as warm as you can handle without burning yourself?” Why was the “warm” aspect of this emphasized so much?

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Causes of cankers, aside from abrasion? My mom always claimed they can be caused by excess sugar. I seem to get them around Halloween and Christmas, when I eat a lot of candy. Is this connection all in my head, or is there something to the theory?

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