Oral ulceration is a common condition among Americans and it is said to have 4% point prevalence in the USA, and 25% of the global population. Oral ulcer also known as canker sores according to a dentist in central district are small and shallow sores that appear in the mouth and makes both talking and eating difficult. A mouth ulcer is either a laceration in the mucous membrane or developed on the inner side of the mouth. Mouth ulcer mostly has a small and round appearance and they can cause pain that can impede your normal oral activities. There are mainly two types of mouth ulcer: aphthous ulcers (canker sores) and cold sores.

If you are experiencing any of the above types of mouth ulcer, foods like pepper can really cause pain. Mouth ulcer can generally last for a few days or even a week. The occurrence varies differently in people, some experience it often why some occasionally.

What Causes Canker Sores?

Trauma or Tissue Damage

Damage to the mouth lining is common. Damage can be caused by ill-fitting dentures, vigorous brushing, orthodontic braces, or biting the inside of your mouth.

Infections

fungal, viral or Bacterial infections can also cause mouth ulcers.

Stress Related Mouth Ulcers, Aphthous Ulcers

This type of causes is common among teens, but this type of causes will heal within a couple of weeks. The cure and prevention for this are to find a way to resolve stress-related problems because hormone changes and allegic reaction can cause mouth ulcers.

Foods and Drinks

Some particular foods with a high level of acids like pineapples, strawberries, tomatoes, oranges, lemons, and others can trigger mouth ulcers.

Quitting Smoking

According to research, people tend to develop mouth ulcer after quitting smoking. This is usually temporary.

Vitamin Deficiencies

Another cause of mouth ulcer is the deficiency of vitamins like B-12, iron, folate or zinc.

Toothpaste or Oral Rinses

Another thing that might contribute to the appearance of mouth ulcers is pastes or rinses that contain sodium lauryl sulfate.

What Are the Symptoms of Canker Sores?

• A painful sore or sores inside your mouth — inside your cheeks, on the soft palate, or on the tongue
• Sores in your mouth that are round, white or gray, with a red edge or border
• A tingling or burning sensation before the sores appear

In severe canker sore attacks, you may also experience:

• Swollen lymph nodes
• Fever
• Physical sluggishness