It’s hard to think of two words less fun than “mouth sore.” They’re painful, unsightly, and can make you concerned that you might be contagious. The two most common are cold sores and canker sores, and they’re easy to mix up. If you’re wondering which one you might be dealing with, here’s a quick guide to help you tell them apart.

Like most things in life, you start to see dental hygiene in a new light as you age. You may have new dental problems you didn’t have when you were younger, or maybe you want to stop them from appearing. In either case, when you enter your senior years, you should start to examine whether you’re doing everything you ought to do for your teeth. Here are some aspects of dental hygiene you need to prioritize as you get older.