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Skip to main content. Mouth and teeth. Home Mouth and teeth. Mouth ulcers. Actions for this page Listen Print. Summary Read the full fact sheet. On this page. What are mouth ulcers? Aphthous ulcers Mouth ulcers that won't heal Symptoms of mouth ulcers Causes of mouth ulcers When to seek treatment for mouth ulcers Treatment for mouth ulcers Prevention of mouth ulcers Where to get help. Aphthous ulcers Aphthous ulcers are recurring ulcers which affect around 20 per cent of the population.
Symptoms of mouth ulcers The symptoms of a mouth ulcer depend on the cause, but may include: One or more painful sores on part of the skin lining the mouth. Swollen skin around the sores. Problems with chewing or tooth brushing because of the tenderness.
Irritation of the sores by salty, spicy or sour foods. Loss of appetite. Causes of mouth ulcers Mouth ulcers can be caused by a wide range of factors including: Accidentally biting the inside of your cheek. Page last reviewed: 19 January Next review due: 19 January Mouth ulcers.
How you can treat mouth ulcers yourself Mouth ulcers need time to heal and there's no quick fix. Avoiding things that irritate your mouth ulcer should help: speed up the healing process reduce pain reduce the chance of it returning Do use a soft-bristled toothbrush drink cool drinks through a straw eat softer foods get regular dental check-ups eat a healthy, balanced diet.
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Canker sores Mouth ulcers — also known as canker sores — are normally small, painful lesions that develop in your mouth or at the base of your gums. What triggers mouth ulcers? What symptoms are associated with mouth ulcers? How are mouth ulcers diagnosed? What are some ways to treat mouth ulcers? Tips to prevent mouth ulcers. Read this next. Painful Sensation?
Could Be a Canker Sore. Medically reviewed by Debra Sullivan, Ph. Tips for Preventing Oral Health Problems. How to Identify and Treat a Cut on the Gums. Most canker sores are round or oval with a white or yellow center and a red border. They form inside your mouth — on or under your tongue, inside your cheeks or lips, at the base of your gums, or on your soft palate.
You might notice a tingling or burning sensation a day or two before the sores actually appear. Herpetiform canker sores are uncommon and usually develop later in life, but they're not caused by herpes virus infection. These canker sores:. See your dentist if you have sharp tooth surfaces or dental appliances that seem to trigger the sores. The precise cause of canker sores remains unclear, though researchers suspect that a combination of factors contributes to outbreaks, even in the same person.
Anyone can develop canker sores. But they occur more often in teens and young adults, and they're more common in females. Often people with recurrent canker sores have a family history of the disorder. This may be due to heredity or to a shared factor in the environment, such as certain foods or allergens. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission.
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