Mouth Ulcer

• Feeling a mild tingling or burning sensation before the ulcer appears inside the surface of the mouth or when eating hot or acidic foods.
• The mouth ulcer is round, white or gray surrounded by a red border.

In case of severe injury you may have other symptoms:

• Fever
• Feeling sick
• Bulging lymph nodes

It is worth noting that mouth ulcer pain gradually decreases within a few days as it heals within a week or two without any treatment.

If the size of the mouth ulcer is large and painful or if it lasts longer, your dentist will prescribe a mouth-to-mouth lotion or aseptic mouth cleanser. Your doctor may prescribe some medications that are useful to your condition or just guide you to solutions that will help relieve mouth ulcers.

3. How to avoid mouth ulcers:

Although there is no radical treatment for oral ulcers, they are often repeated, but you can reduce your risk by:

• Avoid eating foods that are burning your mouth, such as marinated or sour foods.
• Avoid pulling, touching, or biting the affected area.
• Brush your teeth with a soft brush and floss after each meal because this will keep your mouth free of foods that can contribute to your ulcer.

You should contact your dentist when you have:

• Large and unusual ulcers
• Ulcers spread to other areas of the mouth
• Ulcers lasting three weeks or more
• Severe pain although avoiding eating foods that contribute to the appearance of mouth ulcers as well as taking some painkillers
• Difficulty drinking enough fluids
• Your body temperature rises with ulcers in the mouth