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Chronic, Recurring Canker Sores in the Mouth

Dr. Chris — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:59:14 +0000

Acute cases of sores in the mouth usually lasts for up 2 weeks until the ulcers heal and completely resolve. However many oral canker sore sufferers report chronic or recurring cases of mouth ulcers, either within the same area of the initial lesion or surrounding areas. Chronic mouth sores are considered to be any individual mouth ulcer or group of ulcers that lasts for several weeks to months. Recurring mouth sores are mouth ulcers that heal and then develop again immediately after the condition resolves or recur several days to weeks later. Chronic and recurring mouth sores are often indicative of other pathology in the area, repeated trauma or exposure to chemical irritants and allergens or systemic causes of mouth ulcers. Recurrent attacks of mouth sores are common, with 2 to 3 ulcers occurring simultaneously during each attack. In severe cases, sufferers may experience in excess of 10 mouth sores occurring simultaneously causing significant discomfort and severely affecting eating and drinking. While most mouth sores, especially minor mouth ulcers, heal within 2 weeks, cases of major mouth ulcers (large than 1 centimetre in diameter) may take several weeks to months to heal without proper treatment. These cases may be considered [...]

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Causes of Mouth Ulcers (Oral Canker Sores)

Dr. Chris — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:04:09 +0000

Mouth ulcers are shallow, painful ulcers that may occur in isolation or as multiple sores inside the mouth. Acute or chronic mouth ulcers may be caused by an number of factors although the reason for recurring canker sores is not known. Mouth sores may primarily occur due to two factors : Any condition causing dryness of the mouth by reducing saliva production. Saliva lubricates the inner lining of the mouth, reduces infections and maintains integrity of the mucosa. Any damage to the mucosal lining of the mouth and tongue exposes underlying tissue which may be prone to infection. Contributing factors that may affect healing of the damaged mucosa may eventually lead to a canker sore. However mouth ulcers due to chronic or systemic conditions may arise due to other factors. Physical injury Any damage to the inside of the mouth can result in a mouth ulcer although this may not occur in ever case. Common causes of injury to the inside of the mouth, tongue, and/or inner lip may include : chipped, broken or poorly aligned teeth braces dental procedures and fittings like dental implants, bridges, crowns injuries to the mouth – trauma, impact, hard brushing and flossing Chemical damage [...]

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What are Mouth Sores? Oral Canker Sores, Mouth Ulcers

Dr. Chris — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:51:34 +0000

A mouth sore or canker sore is a shallow and painful ulcer in the mouth cavity (inside of the mouth). Mouth sores are also known as aphthous ulcers and can occur on the sides of the mouth cavity (inside of the cheek), under or on the tongue or inner lip. The condition of multiple, recurring mouth sores is medically referred to as aphthous stomatitis. The inner lining of the mouth (buccal mucosa) is a thin epithelial layer (mucus membrane) and is susceptible to damage – infection, irritation and injury. The mouth is teeming with several species of bacteria which can cause secondary infection of a mouth ulcer and this will prolong the ulceration or aggravate the pain and inflammation. Once formed, mouth ulcers are prone to constant irritation and injury due to the the daily activities associated with the mouth – eating, drinking and talking. Types of Mouth Sores Other mouth infections and conditions, like oral candidiasis (oral thrush) to leukoplakia, are often referred to as mouth sores. However a canker sore is a mouth ulcer which is shallow, painful, red and appears ‘raw’. A mouth sore usually starts off as a tender bump on the mouth lining and eventually this swells and bursts open exposing the deeper [...]

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Treatment for Mouth Ulcers (Oral Canker Sores)

Dr. Chris — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:36:19 +0000

Mouth sores are shallow ulcers that usually occur inside the mouth, along the lining of the inner cheek, tongue and soft palate (back part of the roof of the mouth). In acute mouth ulcers, no specific treatment is required as it will often heal on its own. In chronic, recurring cankers sores in the mouth, treatment may be necessary to treat ulcers that are not resolving spontaneously as well as preventing any new mouth sores from forming. How to Prevent Mouth Ulcers Preventing mouth ulcers depends on the contributing factors and chronic conditions that predispose a person to developing oral canker sores. In terms of measures that can be adopted for the mouth itself, it is important to identify any local irritants or conditions that may be the cause of the mouth ulcers. Repair chipped or jagged teeth that may be pinching or piercing the mouth lining. Monitor any dental implants, bridges and crowns that you may have to ensure that it is not irritating or injuring the mouth cavity. Avoid alcohol, smoking, spicy or acidic foods and drinks that may be causing or aggravating oral canker sores. Identify any specific foods, drinks or substances that may be causing a [...]

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