Let’s talk about mouth ulcers. Mouth ulcers are also known as aphthous ulcers. It is caused by a breach in the epithelium.
They are small, pinpoint lesions mostly occur on lips, cheeks, tongue and floor of mouth. They are small round or oval with a yellowish center and red border. They are usually not contagious.
Ever wondered how can this tiny thing gave us tremendous pain?
Some common triggering factors are:
- Lip biting/ cheek biting
- Stress/anxiety
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Improper fitting dentures
- Sharp edge of tooth
- Improper fitting of denture
Sorting it is a big task as it is not going away anytime soon, some of the treatment tips include:
- Anesthetic ointments
- Avoid spicy foods
- Warm saline gargles
- Maintain good oral hygiene