Question 1

what is an appropriate corticosteroid to use for mouth ulcers? i used kenalog orabase from bristol-meyers squib, but they don't produce it anymore. i got corti-fluoral from bayer from the pharmacist on a trip to italy, but this is - as far as i could

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Ulcers: I would not medicate myself with a Corticosteroid without first knowing for sure what type of ulcer you had. In some cases, you can actually make things worse.  Better to see a dentist while on vacation or just wait until you get back home unless it resolves by then. If appropriate, a dentist can give you a script for the proper medication.  If It's a canker sore it will be gone in 7-10 days.

Question 2

how to remove mouth ulcers?

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Why ulcers there: Depends on where it exactly is and what it looks like.  Mouth ulcers can be a matter of simple using an rx Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) soak, or it can be more serious even up to a cancer.  This needs to be evaluated by a dentist for what it is and what is the best to do.

Question 3

how come i get mouth ulcers?

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Good question: There are many different types of ulcers-
viral, aphthous, traumatic, fungal, autoimmune, precancerous etc. Each one has a different cause and a different way to handle, treat or prevent.  See your general dentist, an oral surgeon, ENT or primary care physician when you have them and then you can get some better answers as to type, cause, and treatment.

Question 4

what helps heal mouth ulcers?

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Depends on cause: It depends on what caused them. If they are caused by rubbing from dentures, and infection, viral illness or even cancers. Some diseases have oral ulcerations as part of the disease complex. It really depends on what is causing them. Avoid irritative foods and mouth wash, use a neutral toothpaste avoid tomatoes and citric foods, pineapples and anything that may irritate your mouth.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of mouth ulcers?

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They vary...: There are different types of mouth ulcers, so their symptoms may vary. The most common type of ulcer is the apthous ulcer, or "canker sore", which (as its name implies), is painful and manifests with soreness. However, more serious conditions, including cancer, can cause ulcerations that may have no symptoms. Therefore, any tissue abnormality in the mouth should be formally assessed by a doctor.

Question 6

what causes mouth ulcers all the time?

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It depends: Mouth ulcers could be due to systemic or local reasons . Get a checkup by your dentist and give him a detailed medical history to see if the mouth ulcers reflect an overall  systemic medical problem . They could be peptic ulcers

Question 7

i have mouth ulcers, what should i do?

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Depends: There ar all kinds of lesions that can occur in the mouth. Although it's tempting to call them all "ulcers," that’s like calling all areas of swelling "bumps." Please see a Dentist for an examination to determine the cause of your lesions, and thereby arrive at the best treatment.

Question 8

how do i prevent mouth ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your dentist: There are many causes for mouth ulcers ranging from food sensitivity, vitamin device cy, stress, infections, hormonal, and the list goes on.  It is important for you to talk to a dentist about your particular case.

Question 9

mouth ulcers after oral sex

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis needed: May or may not be related.  See your dentist for a definitive diagnosis so you know what you have and whether or not it needs treatment.

Question 10

are mouth ulcers a type of herpes?

Accepted Answer

Generally not: Mouth ulcers are not usually caused by herpes, which is more likely to cause cold sores on the lips.  However, some people develop mouth ulcers with their very first herpes outbreak.

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