Dr Robert Lee is a dentist with more than thirty years of experience in the industry.
 
Graduating from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and from the University of New South Wales with a Master of Business Administration, Robert’s career has taken him all over the world – from Australia to Germany to his current position in Chicago, where he is the founder of Denticus Inc., offering strategic dental consulting.
 
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1. Cold sores are caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1), which is highly contagious. Once you have HSV-1, you have it for life.
2. Cold sores themselves are highly contagious and will take weeks to heal. It’s imperative to have strict oral and body hygiene when you have a cold sore and especially avoid touching it, to prevent it from spreading.
3. Although they may look similar, mouth ulcers, canker sores and cold sores are all different types of sores you can get in and around your mouth. Ensure you know what you must know how best to treat and if possible, prevent in future.
4. Cold sore treatments will depend on how long you have them for and how painful they are. They typically scab and heal within a few weeks, however if they persist, go to a doctor or dentist for medical treatment. 

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