Mouth ulcers are nothing but little eruptions or vesicles in the mouth which becomes painful for the individual whilst engaging in their daily routine that includes eating, drinking or brushing their teeth. They are harmless and occurs on the gums or the mucosa of the mouth.
Mouth ulcers are generally self resisting and get cleared within 2 weeks. if these ulcers are present for more than 3 weeks then a proper consultation from the doctor is required. they are generally recurring in nature, it keeps coming and going on its own. A common time is when you quit smoking or have acidic foods more often then you might have it.
So, let’s be precise, what are the causes of Mouth ulcers?
The exact cause of ulcer depends individually on the person. Various aggravating factors for ulcers are being seen which are discussed as follows.
Cheek biting is one such cause that aggravates ulcers, genetic factors are also seen in some individuals.
eating spicy food or acidic foods are another reason for ulcers.
prescribed medications or painkillers are another cause of ulcers.
Poor-fitting dentures or big dentures also result in ulcers in the mucosa. Quitting smoking is another reason wherein ulcers get aggravated.
another big cause is stress or anxiety, which causes many diseases and starts with ulcers in your mouth. Sometimes its also because of any nutritional deficiency or systemic diseases in the body.
Treatment of Mouth ulcers are as follows :
Many a time ulcers are self resistant and get treated within 2 weeks and fade away but in other conditions, dentists prescribe a medicated mouthwash or ointments to apply over the ulcers which lessen pain and inflammation within few days and prevent the discomfort of the patient.
For the prevention of ulcers, one should always keep their mouth clean, brush regularly and avoid eating highly spicy food or acidic substances. A good nutritional diet will always keep your body and your mouth healthy, so go for it.
For more info on Mouth ulcers contact Todays dental . We are always there to guide you through your breakout session and feel free to book your appointment anytime. We will be very happy to create a stress-free environment for your visit to our clinic. So, till then take care of your mouth!