Mouth ulcers
Mouth ulcers are sores inside the mouth, caused by a trauma such as biting the inside of your cheek or a stress trigger such as anxiety or hormonal changes. They can present anywhere on the gums, cheeks, or tongue. They are usually very painful and can cause discomfort when eating, drinking, and brushing your teeth.
Are mouth ulcers serious?
Mouth ulcers may not be serious, but they can be a pain to deal with. There is no quick fix, they just need time to heal. Avoiding irritating them can speed up the process, reduce pain, and prevent future flare-ups.
What causes mouth ulcers?
Most mouth ulcers are caused by things you can try to avoid, like biting the inside of your cheek or poorly fitting dentures. There are steps you can take to prevent these painful sores. However, some triggers are out of your control, like hormonal changes, certain medication, or a genetic predisposition.
How to treat mouth ulcers?
There are different ways to treat your mouth ulcers. Our pharmacy team can advise you on the best treatments to help speed up healing, prevent infection, or reduce pain for your mouth ulcers.
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