I keep getting sores in my mouth
Repeated mouth sores can come from trauma, aphthous ulcers, infection, medication, or a wider medical condition.
What is the direct answer?
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.
What does this question mean?
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 can you do next?
Record location, duration, appearance, medicines, fever, skin changes, and digestive symptoms. Use a soft brush and avoid irritating foods.
When should you seek dental care?
Arrange assessment for a persistent, frequently recurring, hard, or bleeding sore, or one with a neck lump, fever, or swallowing trouble.
What should you ask the dentist?
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.