Best Doctors for Mouth Ulcer Treatment in Visakhapatnam

It is more popularly known as canker sores. In fact it is an ulcer that with time becomes deep and gaping inside the mouth, either within the tongue or within the cheek. They seem to be little round lesions, having a white or grayish center surrounded by a red halo. Although its cause is not known, it is associated with a few known causes of which amongst them are effects from hormones, stress, food sensitivities, citrus, spicy dishes, vitamin deficiency, autoimmune disease and gastrointestinal disorder. They often begin as a painful burning sensation when eating and drinking.

Most mouth ulcers heal on their own within one to two weeks. Besides medication that may alleviate symptoms, several other forms of treatment are available for these patients. These include topical preparations, mouthwashes and even some over-the-counter pain killers. Good oral hygiene-that is, avoiding irritants-can also help in preventing the development of mouth ulcers. Repeated or recurrent mouth ulcers, or those that persist, should be seen by a health care provider for further assessment and management.