Question 1

22wks pregnant,mouth ulcer on gum for a month.went to my dentist last week and he said it should get better in a few weeks. it's still not.2nd opinion?

Accepted Answer

Cause: What was determined to be the cause of the ulcer? Most lesions resolve on their own in about two weeks. Your dentist apparently feels it is not serious. Without knowing anything about your social habits or medical history (other than your pregnancy) it would not be a bad idea to have an oral surgeon take a look.

Question 2

do people get mouth ulcers on my gum?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can get them on every surface inside your mouth except your teeth.

Question 3

why do i have mouth ulcers on my gums and cheeks this week?

Accepted Answer

Ulcers: Often stress related or due to many viral infections, but can be a sign of more serious disease. See your doctor.

Question 4

i'm 19, smoked for 3 months and stopped 2 weeks ago. i have one mouth ulcer behind molar on gum, red patches on back of throat, & left tonsil swell?

Accepted Answer

Get checked: Could be a chancre sore, apthous ulcer, tonsillitis, virus or strep. See your doctor as soon as you can!

Question 5

i had french kissing with an unknown girl three times  i dont know about her hiv status that time i had mouth ulcer bleeding gum it can spread hiv?

Accepted Answer

Body fluids: Well my friend this would be type of situation that would put you at risk of acquisition.  The fortunate thing is that oral transmission by kissing is the lowest risk...assuming she didn't have bleeding gums or ulcer in her mouth.  You will need to be tested and followed.  Oral ulcers are in general viral infections as well..so your putting others at risk of unpleasant infections.

Question 6

i have a mouth ulcer near my front bottom teeth and bleeding gums at the moment. how to get rid of them?

Accepted Answer

Not DIY: Bleeding gums are sign of gum infection which is associated w higher risk of heart damage, stroke, kidney/liver damage.  Ulcer may be viral or bacterial.  Treatment varies according to the diagnosis.  You need a Dentist or a Periodontist, now, not a computer link.  Please seek professional help.

Question 7

getting a recurring mouth ulcer between gums and cheek near root canaled tooth, gums are tender and sore. dentist says x-ray of root canal looks good?

Accepted Answer

Recurring ulcer: Any sore or lesion in the mouth that does not heal in 10-14 days, or is recurring, needs to be examined and possibly biopsied.
If your dentist is unsure why you are have a lesion, Have the root canal evaluated by an endodontist. If the root canal is sound, and no other teeth are involved, see an oral surgeon or periodontist for an exam.

Question 8

i have  a small mouth ulcer and sore throat. the ulcer is directly below a molar with a severe cavity where the cheek meets the gums. is it connected?

Accepted Answer

Mouth ulcer: That ulcer may be in fact an abscess due to the cavity of your molar. See your dentist ASAP

Question 9

i cut my lingual frenulum from kissing. for the next few days, i suffered from a mouth ulcer, a cold sore, infected tonsils, headaches, and my gums seemed to lower. could it be hiv?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: But with all that trauma you should be examined.  Please call your dentist.

Question 10

how to remove mouth ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Warm salt water: Time: 10 - 14 days, and warm salt water is about all you can do for healing. Avoid putting numbing medicine on it too much as it may slow the healing or make it numb so you traumatize it even further, or cause a chemical irritation. Good Luck.

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22wks pregnant,mouth ulcer on gum for a month.went to my dentist last week and he said it should get better in a few weeks. it's still not.2nd opinion?

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Do people get mouth ulcers on my gum?

A member asked:

Why do i have mouth ulcers on my gums and cheeks this week?

A member asked:

I'm 19, smoked for 3 months and stopped 2 weeks ago. i have one mouth ulcer behind molar on gum, red patches on back of throat, & left tonsil swell?

A member asked:

I had french kissing with an unknown girl three times i dont know about her hiv status that time i had mouth ulcer bleeding gum it can spread hiv?

A member asked:

I have a mouth ulcer near my front bottom teeth and bleeding gums at the moment. how to get rid of them?

A member asked:

Getting a recurring mouth ulcer between gums and cheek near root canaled tooth, gums are tender and sore. dentist says x-ray of root canal looks good?

A member asked:

I have a small mouth ulcer and sore throat. the ulcer is directly below a molar with a severe cavity where the cheek meets the gums. is it connected?

A member asked:

I cut my lingual frenulum from kissing. for the next few days, i suffered from a mouth ulcer, a cold sore, infected tonsils, headaches, and my gums seemed to lower. could it be hiv?

A member asked:

How to remove mouth ulcer?

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