Mouth Ulcers or Aphthous ulcers are painful sores which each
and every person might have experienced at some stage in their life. These
ulcers are absolutely harmless and most of the time they subside without any
treatment.
Usually these ulcers occur inside of the lips and cheeks,
tongue and gums. They normally subside within 2 weeks. It is always advisable to
see a doctor if the ulcers persist for more than 3 weeks, increasing in size
and is getting more painful. It could be a cause of underlying disease.
Causes of mouth ulcers
- Bacterial infection
- Stress
- Iron or folic acid deficiency
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Any local trauma such as accidental cheek or lip biting or a sharp tooth or vigorous tooth brushing
- Allergic factors like food or drug allergy
- Hereditary
How to get rid of
mouth ulcers
Most of the time, the ulcers subside without any treatment. Some
simple home remedies will help most of the time.
- Try gargling with a mixture of warm water and salt.
- Avoid eating hard and spicy foods which can aggravate pain.
But if they are really disturbing your daily routine then
you should definitely seek a dentist’s help. Your dentist might prescribe you a
topical protective gel to apply on the ulcer or a topical mouthwash. If still
the ulcers do not subside, your dentist might prescribe a topical medication
containing steroid to reduce the inflammation.
How to prevent mouth
ulcers
- Visit your dentist regularly
- Try to maintain low stress levels
- Avoid any foods or drugs that seem to trigger mouth ulcers
- Eat a healthy diet
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