How to treat mouth ulcers 

Contents

 1 mouth ulcers

 2 treatment of mouth ulcers

 3 tips to speed up the healing of mouth ulcers

 4 causes of mouth ulcers

 mouth ulcers

 Mouth ulcers appear in the form of simple sores in the mouth and at the base of the gums, and they are often small in size, and it should be noted that these sores are not contagious and do not cause significant damage, but the affected person finds it difficult to eat and drink. In addition to talking, mouth ulcers usually disappear within a week or two of time. Mouth ulcers are more common in women, adolescents, and people with a family history of mouth ulcers.

 Aphthous mouth ulcers are one of the most common and frequent types of mouth ulcers. There are three main types of ulcers as follows:

 Minor aphthous ulcers

 Each of them is less than 10 mm in diameter, and is usually round or oval, and tends to yellow in color surrounded by a red swollen area, and it takes 7-10 days for the ulcers to heal without leaving a scar, and this type is one of the most common types of aphthous oral ulcers.

 Major aphthous ulcers:

 The diameter of each of them is 10 mm or more, and usually one or two of them appear inside the mouth, and they are very painful and the person affected finds it difficult to eat, and when it heals, it leaves a scar in its place.

 Herpetiform ulcers:

 The diameter of each of them is 1-2 mm, and they are many in number, each of which is the size of the head of a pin, and a group of them may merge to form a large ulcer of irregular shape, and the healing period takes one to two months, and it is worth noting that this type of ulcer has nothing to do with the herpes virus ( English: herpes virus).

 Mouth ulcers treatment

Mouth ulcers usually do not need treatment, because they heal on their own within one to two weeks of time, and treatment usually aims to relieve pain and speed up the healing and healing of ulcers, and also helps reduce swelling and reduce the discomfort that results from ulcers, and it is necessary to Note that there is no treatment to prevent the recurrence of ulcers once and for all.

 Medical treatments that are used to relieve symptoms of mouth ulcers include:

 Chlorhexidine mouthwash helps reduce pain, prevent infection at the site of the ulcer, and speed up its recovery.

Protective and soothing pastes, these preparations help cover sores temporarily.

Steroid lozenges, which relieve pain and speed up the healing process, and are best used immediately after ulcers, as well as prohibited for use by those under 12 years of age.

 Topical pain relievers, which relieve pain and are sold without a prescription, such as Benzydamine, which is sold in the form of a mouthwash or spray, as well as lidocaine, which works to relieve pain by numbing the affected area, and also Choline salicylate is sold in gel form.

 It is worth noting that the pain may be very severe, and local analgesics will not help with it, and then resort to the use of non-local pain relievers such as analgesic tablets, steroid sprays, and steroid tablets, whether those that are dissolved in water and used as a mouthwash, or those that are ingested, and some types of antibiotics such as doxycycline can be used.

 Tips to speed up the healing of mouth ulcers

 There are some procedures that will relieve pain and speed up the healing process of oral ulcers, including the following: Using a soft-bristled toothbrush.

 Stay away from acidic, salty, harsh, and hot foods until the ulcer heals, as they have an effect on increasing the pain resulting from the ulcer.

 Using a straw to drink cold liquids, in order to avoid liquids contacting the sores, and it should be noted not to drink hot drinks with a straw because this causes throat burns.

 Avoid using toothpastes that contain sodium lauryl sulfate. As it may cause irritation of the ulcers.

 Rinsing with a saline solution because of its effect in calming the ulcers, and baking soda may also be added to the solution.

 Put ice pieces on the sore.

 Put wet tea bags on the sore.

The use of some natural herbs such as chamomile, myrrh, and licorice.

 Take supplements such as vitamin B6, B12, and zinc.

 Causes of mouth ulcers

The real reason behind the appearance of mouth ulcers is not known specifically, and most of the time these ulcers appear without reason in people who are in good health, but there are some factors that increase the likelihood of developing mouth ulcers, including the following:

 Injuries that destroy the oral lining caused by accidentally biting the inside of the cheek, or improper dental fillings, as well as damage from eating hard foods, scratches from using a rough toothbrush, and sports injuries.

 Changing hormones, as many women notice the appearance of sores only before their period or after menopause.

 Quitting smoking, as some people notice the appearance of oral ulcers in the event of abstaining from smoking, usually at the beginning of abstaining from smoking.