Sure everybody facing mouth ulcers before and feel painful for a week time. And now become one of the common diseases and can effect our daily activities. Personal health care play important part to prevent mouth ulcer.

What is Mouth ulcers?

Mouth ulcers (aphthous ulcers) appear as painful white or yellow sores surrounded by reddish margins on the inner lining in the mouth. The ulcers vary in size which may occur singly or in groups.

What causes mouth ulcers?

The exact cause of mouth ulcers is unknown. It may be due to:

*stress
*hormonal changes
*infection
*diet deficiency
*allergies
*radiotherapy
*chemotherapy
 
Symptoms of mouth ulcers (aphthous ulcers) include:

*burning sensation
*pain
*general discomfort
*loss of appetite
*fever

How long do mouth ulcers last?

The pain usually decreases in 3 to 4 days but the ulcers may take up to 10 -14 days to heal.

Caution
Have a dental check-up if the mouth ulcers persist after two weeks to rule out cancerous and pre-cancerous lesions.

What can you do?

To relieve the pain or discomfort, you can:

*use antiseptic mouthrinses
*apply topical analgesic gel or cream
*maintain good oral hygiene
*take soft diet
*avoid hot and spicy food
*drink lots of fluid

See your doctor today if you always facing mouth ulcers and get the necessary medical treatment to prevent this diasease come again.

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