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What Causes Mouth Ulcers?

Mouth ulcers cause sore spots on the gums and in the mouth. Canker sores are another name for them. Even though they are usually unharmful, mouth ulcers can be very unpleasant and make it difficult for some people to eat, drink, and brush their teeth. 

Depending on the sort of ulcer a person has, the specific symptoms of a mouth ulcer will vary in size.

There is no recognised aetiology for mouth ulcers. However, a number of factors may have a role in the emergence of these sores. 

  • Minor tissue damage as a result of dental work, such as filling a cavity. 
  • Biting your tongue or cheek unintentionally. 
  • Allergy to particular microorganisms. 
  • Wearing retainers or orthodontic braces. 
  • Deficits in vitamins. 
  • Using toothpaste that is rough or harsh. 
  • Eating a lot of acidic foods, such as strawberries, oranges, and pineapples 
  • Changes in hormone levels during your menstruation. 
  • Stress. 
  • Inadequate sleep. 
  • Bacterial, fungal, or viral infections.

Do you suffer from the following?

A painful sore or lesions on the skin that lines the mouth.

Skin that is swollen around the sores

Recur very quickly, causing infections to appear to grow larger over time, eventually combining to produce a huge, ragged ulcer.

Difficulties eating or brushing teeth because of the discomfort.

Foods that are salty, spicy, or sour that irritate the sores.

Decrease in appetite.

How to treat it?

Most mouth ulcers don't require medical attention. However, a number of therapies can lessen discomfort and speed up recovery if you experience mouth ulcers frequently or they're very unpleasant. These consist of: 

  • Utilising a saltwater and baking soda rinse 
  • Applying ice to canker sores using over-the-counter benzocaine (topical anaesthetic) products as Orajel or Anbesol using milk of magnesia to mouth ulcers covering mouth ulcers with baking soda paste 
  • Reducing discomfort and swelling with topical pastes and a steroid-containing mouthwash 
  • Using wet tea bags to treat a mouth ulcer 
  • Using dietary supplements, such as zinc, folic acid, vitamin B-6, and vitamin B-12 
  • Utilising herbal treatments like licorice root, echinacea, chamomile tea, and myrrh

However, there are specific circumstances where a person should schedule an appointment with a dermatologist right away. A few of these situations include: 

A non-painful ulcer developing in one or more parts of the mouth, strange ulcers appearing in new places of the mouth, ulcers that are spreading, and ulcers lasting longer than 3 weeks.
 

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