Question 1

what causes a mouth ulcer?

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What kind?: There are many different kinds of mouth "ulcers."  Some may be caused by a virus, bacteria, or fungus.  Some are from mechanical irritation, injury, or a burn.  Others are neoplastic.  See your Dentist for differential diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Question 2

what causes rid of a mouth ulcer?

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Diagnosis first: There are different kinds of mouth sores, traumatic, aphthous, and some related to other dental or medical conditions.  The type and cause determines the best treatment.  It's best in these cases to see a dentist who can diagnose it and then give you the best\proper advice.

Question 3

can i kiss if i have a mouth ulcer?

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Kiss with ulcer: I would prefer you don't.  Chances are, you have a cold sore virus, typically herpes simplex i, which you can pass on to someone else.  This will heal, so be patient.

Question 4

what can i do for aphtha mouth ulcer?

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Check with Doc: Check with your doc.

That is what he/she is trained for.

Question 5

does mouth ulcer means my lupus is active?

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It depends: Sores or ulcers or any localized abnormalities inside the mouth can arise from number of causes. Canker or aphtous stomatitis could happen due to excessive stress or during immune status changes or as side effects to some medications, or vitamin b, zinc, follic acid or iron  deficiencies..Also due to trauma or any source of irritation.Or could happen with certain systemic diseases.I.E lupus erythema.

Question 6

can eating scorching hot food cause a mouth ulcer?

Accepted Answer

It can, definitely: Mouth sores may be caused by any type of damage or injury to the mouth and scorching hot food is not exception. Any person with a sore/ulcers that lasts for 10 days or more must be examined by a dentist or doctor.

Question 7

what can i do to reduce the pain of a large mouth ulcer ?

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Mouth ulcer: Pharmacies and some supermarkets have over the counter medications that can be used to make the ulcers feel better. Avoid hot, spicy and acidic foods. Rinsing with salt water (1 teaspoon salt in a glass of warm water) may help. Mostly nature will heal the sore within 7-14 days. If not, you need to see a dentist or physician for an evaluation for a proper diagnosis and treatment.

Question 8

can you give me a simple homemade remedy for mouth ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Warm salt water: Mixture of one tablespoon of salt in a cup of warm water.

Question 9

could you explain why does my mouth ulcer go white and bleed?

Accepted Answer

Mouth Ulcers: Lesions in the mouth that resolve on their own within a 14 day time frame are usually viral in nature and not really anything to worry about. If your lesion has persisted for more than two weeks and is bleeding, in needs to be physically evaluated. Please call an oral surgeon.

Question 10

need advice on what is the the best remedy for a mouth ulcer?

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Time + warm salt H2O: In time mouth ulcers will go away on there own. Warm salt water helps expedite healing. A dental laser is great as well. Prevention is the best medicine. Be careful with sharp foods like nacho chips, they can scrape your gums and cause ulcerations . Also slipping with your toothbrush can injure your gums.

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