Medical Definition of ODONTOLOGY. 1. : a science dealing with the teeth, their structure and development, and their diseases.2. : forensic odontology. â odonÂ·toÂ·logÂ·iÂ·cal \-Ëdaent-ËdÃ¤nt-Él-Ëaej-ËÃ¤j\ i. kÉl adjective. : a science dealing with the teeth, their structure and development, and their diseases. 2. : forensic odontology.
1 See a doctor if canker sores are accompanied by fever, last more than three weeks, or the affected individual has difficulty swallowing.  Multiple factors may cause canker sores, including injury to the mouth, acidic or spicy foods, vitamin deficiencies, hormones, stress, or autoimmune disorders.
Canker sores can be caused by irritation, as in my case, along with fatigue, stress, allergies, and irritation, according to the American Dental Association. They arenât contagious and they heal all on their own. Non-canker sore bumps could be a cold sore, also called fever blisters or herpes simplex. These are contagious and can be controlled with medication. The way I see it, prevention of illness is a heck of a lot easier than deciphering my taste budsâ color-coded message.