Mouth ulcers/canker sores

Mouth ulcers are normally small painful lesions that develops in the mouth or at the base of the gums. They can make eating,drinking and talking uncomfortable.Women,adolescents and people with a family history of mouth ulcers are more likely to develop these ulcers.

Mouth ulcers aren't contagious and go away within one or two weeks. They can be small to large and are extremely painful.

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Dr.Rajat Sachdeva

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Dr Sachdeva’s Dental Aesthetic And Implant Institute

I 101, Ashok Vihar Phase 1, Delhi- 110052

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1. MOUTH ULCERS: LITTLE DYNAMITE

2. WHAT IS A MOUTH ULCER They are also known as aphthous ulcers. They are small pin point lesions seen on the lips, cheeks and tongue. They are painful on touch. They are non contagious.

3. PREDISPOSING FACTORS Accidentally biting your cheek or lip leads to an ulcer. Improper diet can lead to ulcers. Habits like cheek biting or lip biting causes ulcers. Some diseases like herpes etc cause ulcers Improperly fitting dentures. Sharp edge of a tooth or restoration causes ulcers. Stress or anxiety causes ulcers. Hormonal changes in some women can cause ulcers.

4. TYPES OF ULCERS Minor Aphthous ulcers Major aphthous ulcers

5. MINOR APHTHOUS ULCER They are small ulcers which range in size less than one centimeter in diameter, non-contagious in nature . Round or avoid in shape . Shallow ulcers .

6. MAJOR APHTHOUS ULCERS They are large ulcers which are greater in size more than one centimeter. These are non-contagious. Slightly deep ulcer.

7. HERPITIFORM APHTHOUS ULCERS They appear as multiple crops of ulcers of about 10 in number Variable sizes seen Episode lasts for several weeks or months Individual lesions heal in 10 days. Shallow ulcers which look like aphthous ulcers Heal without scarring.

8. DISEASES WHICH CAUSE MOUTH ULCERS Bechet’s disease – inflammation of the blood vessels. Herpes stomatitis/ aphthous ulcers Chicken pox intra oral lesion Bechet’s disease – inflammation of the blood vessels.

9. DISEASES WHICH CAUSE MOUTH ULCERS Chicken pox intra oral lesion Lupus erythematous intraoral ulcer

10. TIP 1 Drink plenty of water, keep yourself hydrated at all times. This will decrease the episodes of ulceration to a great extent.

11. TIP 2 Avoid hot and spicy food to not irritate your ulcer. Spicy food causes burning sensation and is very uncomfortable while eating

12. TIP 3 Apply local anesthetic gels on the ulcer 15 mins before eating your food, to be able to have your food in peace. The local anesthetic numbs the area of the ulcer which decreases the burning sensation to a great extent \. This also makes eating more comfortable. This is a palliative treatment.

13. TIP 4 Apply local antiseptic gel to avoid infection. The antibiotic content in these gels helps in locally reducing the chances of infection to an ulcer. Ulcer are like an open ground to receive infection.

14. TIP 5 Do warm saline gargles two to three times daily for faster recovery. These gargles are a homemade remedy to reduce inflammation in and around the ulcer. It acts as a soothing agent.

15. TIP 6 The ulcers will take maximum seven days to heal. If they are troubling you for more than two weeks contact your dentist immediately. Even larger size ulcers are an alarming sign.

16. LASER THERAPY Latest trend of healing mouth ulcers. Uses laser to attract more mast cells in the localized area which help in the healing. Increases the blood supply of the area to help in healing.

17. To book an appointment contact : Dr.Rajat Sachdeva Director & Mentor Dr Sachdeva’s Dental Aesthetic And Implant Institute  I 101, Ashok Vihar Phase 1, Delhi- 110052 Contact us at Phone : [phone]

18. IMAGE COURTESY https:// www.healthline.com/health/behcets-disease http:// dentalresource.org/topic52herpes.htm https://www.ozident.com/oral-ulcers-varicella-zoster-virus / https:// mytownpharmacy.blogspot.com/2016/01/vitamin-b2-for-mouth-ulcer.html?m=1 http://www.fidanoski.ca/sle /