why do canker sores hurt SO badly when they are just a tiny cut?

603 views

a regular scrape in your mouth hurts enough but these things are excruciating and take forever to heal. what’s their deal

In: Biology

2 Answers

Anonymous 0 Comments

The skin in the mouth is super thin, with a lot of nerves near the surface. In canker sores, the thin layer of skin is gone, leaving the nerves directly exposed.

You are viewing 1 out of 2 answers, click here to view all answers.