What can be done about mouth ulcers?
Many people have what are commonly called canker sores. These are usually found inside the cheek or the inner part of the lips. Scientifically these ulcerations are called apthous ulcers. There is no one reason that is known to trigger these painful ulcers, but the most common reasons are stress, minor trauma to the mouth and hormonal changes. In nearly all cases the ulcers will heal spontaneously in 10-14 days. The lesions do have a tendency to recur from time to time. If they are extremely uncomfortable, we can recommend an ointment to place over them to reduce the pain and irritation, but healing will occur just as quickly either way. You should avoid spicy and acidic foods while the ulcers are present. There are some new preparations that are being tested that may shorten the course of the problem. Once these ointments are proven to help, I will let you know about it here on the Web site. What is baby bottle tooth decay and how can I prevent it? Baby bottle tooth decay is a dental
