“How can I treat mouth ulcers?”
I am a 34 year old woman and I was told I have two mouth ulcers. How can I treat mouth ulcers?
3 Answers
It depends on the cause of the ulcers. If they aphthous ulcers (canker sores) no treatment is required. They will heal in 10-14 days. You may want to avoid sour, spicy or very salty foods because they will "sting." If they are herpes ulcers, they may require treatment with anti-viral medications depending on how severe the symptoms are. You will want to avoid sharing foods, drinks, utensils, and kissing other people until the ulcers heal.
If they are persistent and don't go away, they should be looked at by an oral surgeon to determine if they need to be biopsied
Hello,
Sorry to hear about your mouth ulcers. The first thing to do is make sure that any ulcer you have in your mouth is benign. If they are simple canker sores then and it has discomfort, then I like to try to keep it clean. This will help it heal faster. You can do this by using warm salt water rinses (there are ratios online) periodically throughout the day. Alternatively, you can use mouthwash, but this will sting while you do it, followed by some relief after your expectorate. Remember, the first thing to do is identify why you are getting ulcers.
Best of luck to you.
William F. Scott IV, DMD
Sorry to hear about your mouth ulcers. The first thing to do is make sure that any ulcer you have in your mouth is benign. If they are simple canker sores then and it has discomfort, then I like to try to keep it clean. This will help it heal faster. You can do this by using warm salt water rinses (there are ratios online) periodically throughout the day. Alternatively, you can use mouthwash, but this will sting while you do it, followed by some relief after your expectorate. Remember, the first thing to do is identify why you are getting ulcers.
Best of luck to you.
William F. Scott IV, DMD
