I keep getting sores in my mouth
Repeated mouth sores can come from trauma, aphthous ulcers, infection, medication, or a wider medical condition.
What can cause mouth sores that keep recurring?
Repeated mouth sores can come from trauma, aphthous ulcers, infection, medication, or a wider medical condition.
A sore is a break or inflamed area in the lining of the cheek, lip, tongue, gum, or palate. Common triggers include biting, sharp teeth, braces, burns, and aphthous ulcers.
Which parts of the mouth can develop a sore?
A sore is a break or inflamed area in the lining of the cheek, lip, tongue, gum, or palate. Common triggers include biting, sharp teeth, braces, burns, and aphthous ulcers.
What details should you record about recurring sores?
Record location, duration, appearance, medicines, fever, skin changes, and digestive symptoms. Use a soft brush and avoid irritating foods.
When does a recurring mouth sore need assessment?
Arrange assessment for a persistent, frequently recurring, hard, or bleeding sore, or one with a neck lump, fever, or swallowing trouble.
Could this mouth sore need a biopsy?
Ask whether it appears traumatic, aphthous, infectious, or in need of biopsy.
Frequently asked questions
Can this be diagnosed at home?
Some clues can be observed, but a dental examination may be needed to identify the cause.
What should I avoid?
Avoid forcing, puncturing, overusing products, or delaying care when pain, swelling, bleeding, or a persistent change is present.
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Who wrote this page
This library is published by Dental Nation, a licensed dental group practising in the United Arab Emirates. Pages are written and overseen by the same clinical team that treats patients in our clinics, and are held to a fixed editorial standard for safety and accuracy.
This page is patient education, not medical advice, and cannot replace an examination. Anything urgent — facial swelling, trauma, uncontrolled bleeding or severe pain — needs a dentist or emergency care now.