Ulcers are the open painful soars in the mouth which are caused due to many reasons like wounds and cuts in the mouth, stress, improper food habits etc. and that makes you feel uncomfortable enough that you can’t eat your food properly and sometimes even can’t talk properly depending upon it’s severity.
2. What are ulcers?
Ulcers are the open painful soars in the mouth which are caused due to many reasons like wounds
and cuts in the mouth, stress, improper food habits etc.
They make you feel uncomfortable enough that you can’t eat your food properly and sometimes
even can’t talk properly depending upon it’s severity.
Mouth ulcers are sores that appear in the mouth, often on the inside of the cheeks
Its reddish white looking sore that causes burning sensation in mouth and stays as long as two
weeks or more in your mouth
Ulcers remaining in mouth for a prolonged period of time might be sign of some bigger problem
3. Types of mouth ulcers:
Ulcers can be of different sizes and shapes and the bigger and deeper it is the more it has impact
inside the mouth causing burning sensation in that area
Following are the types of ulcers:
Minor ulcer: These are smaller in size and so is their impact. Minor ulcers are less painful and they
clear up within 10 days to 2 weeks (without any medication)
Major ulcer: The impact of such ulcers is severe and can take several weeks to clear up. They are
bigger and deeper with no specific shape and border. Such ulcers can leave scars in your mouth.
Herpetiform ulcer: In this type there is a collection of many minute ulcers
4. Causes of Ulcer
Although the singular main reason that causes ulcer is unknown, it can be caused due to several
reasons say dental experts at Dentzz. Following are the reasons that can trigger ulcer in mouth
Prolonged stress affects the stomach which leads to production of some acids that cause ulcer
Indigestion and bad stomach can also lead to creation of heat and acidic material which is
released in the form of ulcers in the mouth
Sharp edges of protruding tooth/teeth which may cause wounds leading to ulcer
Dentures and braces have the same effect as above.
5. Prevention and medication
Doctors at Dentzz Dental have suggested some following tips:
The first and the foremost thing is that you have to maintain a good oral health by brushing
and flossing regularly
Treat the tooth that is brushing against the other parts of your mouth
Avoid spicy and acidic foods, they trigger ulcer
Use salt, baking soda and warm water to rinse the mouth. Doing the same for two or three
times a day
Can use gels after doctors prescription
