Also known as aphthous stomatitis, they are benign in nature in most cases. They are lesions located in the mouth, they are very common, suffering most frequently from them are women. Their shape is round or oval they are characterized by a whitish coloration and a red area. Very often they have recurrences, they go on the cheeks, lips, tongue, gingiva.
They usually go away within a couple of weeks, in any case if you experience pain you should have them seen by a dentist.
The medical team at the Savasta office will be able to give you suitable advice to solve the problem after examining you thoroughly.
Causes of mouth ulcers
It is not always possible to determine the cause usually stress and vitamin deficits are associated are among the main causes.
They can also be determined by:
- Poor oral cleanliness
- Brushing teeth too impetuously
- Influence
- Colds
- Tobacco
- Drugs
- Candidiasis
- Cancer located in the oral cavity.
Those who usually suffer from it in times of stress will be facilitated in identifying the cause.
Those who have never suffered from it will struggle to understand its origin; if you habitually suffer from this disorder and the cause has not been identified, it is good to investigate further.
A biopsy is performed to dispel doubts if a very serious underlying disease is suspected.
What remedies can be used
An antiseptic or numbing gel can be used to limit the pain you may feel and help the injury heal faster.
Application of these gels usually involves avoiding food and drink in the half hour following application.
You can make rinses with a specific mouthwash as it can help limit the discomfort.
It is important to avoid consumption of spicy, hot and salty foods at least until healing is complete.
Alcohol should also be avoided during the recovery period.
Foods that cause irritation of the oral cavity may increase the risk of incurring this disorder.
These remedies are feasible for canker sores that regress quickly; if they tend to persist or form frequently, these remedies are not to be considered a solution, in which case a professional should be consulted.
It is important to understand the underlying cause of this disorder, and if it is not clear, it is good to do some investigations as well.
How to prevent them
Steps to implement canker sore prevention include:
- Perform good oral hygiene
- Follow a varied diet to avoid suffering from vitamin deficiency
- Do not use toothbrushes with bristles that are too hard
- Don't brush your teeth too impetuously
Symptoms caused by mouth ulcers
There is localized pain that greatly increases during chewing and tooth brushing if you touch the area affected by the canker sore, tingling, burning, fever if the canker sores in question have a high extent, and swollen lymph nodes.
When it is appropriate to see a dentist.
Sometimes the pain can be considerable and make it difficult to perform daily actions such as eating. If this situation tends to be protracted going to affect your quality of life, it is advisable to consult your dental professional to understand the cause and to find a solution that can enable you to solve the problem permanently.
The medical team at Savasta's office is qualified to follow patient with aphthous stomatitis, if you are affected you will receive the right support to solve this annoying problem.
