Medicine for sore in the mouth

Protect a mouth sore from irritation, use suitable pain relief only as directed, and seek examination if it persists or recurs.

A mouth sore may be a traumatic ulcer, aphthous ulcer, viral lesion, fungal infection, or dental infection, and each cause has different treatment.

Choose soft foods, rinse gently, avoid tobacco and stinging foods, and check for a sharp tooth, denture edge, or biting habit.

Arrange care for a sore lasting more than two weeks, repeated sores, bleeding, a hard lump, numbness, fever, swelling, or swallowing difficulty.

Ask what type of lesion is present, whether a local irritant is responsible, and which treatment fits your health history.