Mouth ulcers

Mouth ulcers are also known as canker sores. They can vary in size and can appear anywhere in the mouth, and the type of ulcer a person has will determine the specific symptoms they experience.

Mouth ulcers can appear on the gums, palate, lips, cheeks and tongue. Mouth ulcers are generally benign, but they can cause great discomfort and make it hard for some people to eat, drink, and brush their teeth.

It is crucial to remember that any ulcer that is large, extremely painful and which lasts longer than three weeks should be examined by a physician or dentist.

Most people get over their mouth ulcers in two weeks.

Causes of mouth ulcers

• Injury during dental treatment
• Injury while brushing hard
• Accidental biting of the tongue, lip or cheek
• Sports injury
• Dental braces
• Dental appliances rubbing against tongue, cheeks or lips.
• Stress or Anxiety
• Sensitivities to citrus fruits or pineapple.
• Hormonal changes
• Weakened Immune system, vitamin D and B12 deficiencies.
• Some can be due to underlying health condition such as autoimmune diseases, virus infections.

symptoms

The development of a tiny sore inside your mouth is the main sign of a mouth ulcer. Other signs and symptoms may include:

• Pain that gets worse when you eat foods that are salty, sour, or spicy
• appetite loss brought on by mouth discomfort
• Uncomfortable experience when brushing your teeth
• swelling surrounding the injury
• The symptoms of a mouth ulcer may get worse when you’re stressed, sick, or sleep deprived.

Do mouth ulcers spread easily?

No. Mouth ulcers are not communicable, unlike cold sores, and they cannot be transferred by sharing food or kissing.

Fever blisters, also known as cold sores, develop on the outside of your mouth, usually on your lips. They are highly contagious and are caused by a virus. To lessen the virus’s spread, you should refrain from exchanging personal belongings with others if you have a fever blister.

Difference between cold sore and canker sore

Another prevalent kind of oral lesion is a cold sore. Despite certain similarities in their causes and symptoms, mouth ulcers and cold sores are typically straightforward to distinguish from one another.

Mouth ulcers are limited to the oral cavity.

Cold sores typically develop on, just above, or beneath your lips, though they can sometimes develop inside the mouth. They could spread to the chin or nose as well. Cold sores are a form of blister since they are also fluid-filled.

The majority of mouth ulcers are not communicable. The herpes virus is usually the source of cold sores, which are always communicable.

In addition to the lesions, cold sores are more prone to induce the following other symptoms:

fever, exhaustion, malaise, enlarged neck lymph nodes.

When to Consult a Dentist About a Mouth Ulcer?

Consult a physician or dentist if you suffer from any of the following symptoms:

• Three weeks or longer of canker sores. Usually, mouth ulcers heal in one to two weeks. Consult a physician if they persist past this point.
• strange sores. If you frequently have canker sores, you are familiar with the appearance of typical lesions. Be especially careful if you see another kind growing in your mouth.
• sores that quickly spread. 
• very painful or big sores. Unusual huge sores or severe pain may indicate a more serious problem.
• They are accompanied with a fever. Fever is not typically associated with mouth ulcers, so if it is, seek medical attention.

Treatment-

• Nutritional supplements such as Folate, Vitamin B12, B9, Iron.
• brushing gently with a soft toothbrush.
• avoiding mouthwashes and toothpastes containing Alcohol and sodium lauryl sulphate.
• drinking plenty of water and eating a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables.
• avoid hot and spicy foods till the ulcer heals
• using lukewarm salt water rinses
• home remedies such as applying baking soda paste on the ulcer or placing a wet tea bag on the ulcer.
• using over the counter anaesthetic gel over the ulcers.

Note from Solitaire Family Dentistry

The majority of mouth ulcers are not harmful. However, they can be a major annoyance. Pain from mouth sores might prevent you from doing the activities you love, such as kissing your partner, playing an instrument, eating particular foods, and drinking comfortably. It’s likely that your mouth ulcer will heal in two weeks. To ease pain until the sore heals, you can experiment with over-the-counter drugs and natural cures. Consult us, The Best Dentist in KUKATPALLY at 6281497455 if your mouth ulcer doesn’t go away after three weeks. It’s possible that you have an underlying illness that requires care.