What is a mouth ulcer and is it the same thing as a canker sore?
Mouth ulcers are extremely painful for those who suffer from regular bouts of them. Mouth ulcers are sores in the mouth (they are also characterized by the term “open lesions”). There are a variety of reasons why one might get a mouth ulcer. Most of the time, the development of a mouth ulcer results from or is caused by any one of the following disorders: canker sores, Herpes simplex, Leukoplakia, oral cancer, oral lichen planus or oral thrush. You probably know mouth ulcers by the name of canker sore or mouth sore. Technically canker sores are a specific kind of mouth sore that are more common in young adults. However, the term canker sore and mouth ulcer are often used interchangeably. Preventable causes of mouth ulcers The cause of most mouth ulcers is unknown as most mouth ulcers are acquired and heal with minimal drama. However, it is widely agreed upon that accidental damage such as biting the tongue or cheek lining by mistake, eating foods that are too hot, or wearing badly-fitt
