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      Category : Health Centers > Mouth and Teeth (Oral and Dental)

Mouth Ulcer

Alternate Names : Canker Sore, Oral Ulcer, Denture Sore, Ulcerative Stomatitis

Mouth Ulcer | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What can be done to prevent the condition?

Some methods to prevent mouth ulcers include the following:

  • Avoid food and drinks that are too hot.
  • Avoid foods, medications, and other substances that trigger allergic reactions.
  • Drink plenty of liquids when taking medications that cause mouth dryness.
  • Eat a balanced diet, following the Food Guide Pyramid.
  • Follow good oral hygiene, including regular tooth brushing and flossing.
  • Practice safer sex to avoid sexually transmitted diseases
  • Seek prompt treatment for denture problems, impacted teeth, or irritating orthodontic appliances.
  • Quit smoking.
  • What are the long-term effects of the condition?

    Mouth ulcers rarely cause long-term effects, unless they become seriously infected.

    What are the risks to others?

    Some mouth ulcers are contagious through direct contact, while others are not.


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    Author: Marvin Goldfogel, DDS
    Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
    Date Reviewed: 08/06/01



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