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 are not contagious. Canker sores may also develop when you: 1  Are stressed or tired. 2  Have your menstrual cycle, if you are a woman. 3  Hurt your mouth, such as biting your lip. 4  Have braces on your teeth. 5  Have food allergies. 6  Eating foods that you are allergic to may cause you to get a canker sore.