Mouth ulcer is a sore that can appear on the lips, tongue and around the teeth cavities, and it can be very painful. What causes this?
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Mouth ulcer is a sore that can appear on the lips, tongue and around the teeth cavities, and it can be very painful. What causes this?
The exact cause of most mouth ulcers is unknown. Stress or tissue injury is thought to be the cause of simple mouth ulcers. Certain foods, including citrus or acidic fruits and vegetables, can trigger a mouth ulcer or make the problem worse. Sometimes a sharp tooth surface or dental appliance, such as braces or ill-fitting dentures, might also trigger mouth ulcers. Some cases of complex mouth ulcers are caused by an underlying health condition, such as an impaired immune system; nutritional problems, such as vitamin B12, zinc, folic acid, or iron deficiency and gastrointestinal tract disease, such as coeliac disease and Crohn’s disease. When you first quit smoking, you may develop more mouth ulcers than normal, but this is temporary.
Usually a single mouth ulcer is due to damage caused by biting the cheek or tongue, or by sharp teeth, brushing or poorly fitting dentures. If you have a number of mouth ulcers, and they keep coming back, this is called recurrent aphthous stomatitis. Apart from this, heat or deficiency of vitamins are also causes of ulcers. Please drink ample amount of water and visit a doctor for further directions.