Mouth Ulcers Cambridge
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HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
You should see a dentist if you have a mouth ulcer.
Most ulcers are harmless and vanish on their own.
BUT a small number of ulcers are a sign of a serious systemic illness, metabolic deficiency or even oral cancer.
So call us today at 01223 363277 and we will arrange an appointment for you.
We offer same day emergency appointments 7 days a week.
Most small mouth ulcers will heal on their own, without the need for help.
Are Mouth Ulcers Important?
A mouth ulcer is the loss or erosion of part of the delicate tissue that lines the inside of the mouth (mucous membrane).
There are many things that cause mouth ulcers.
The most common cause is injury (such as accidentally biting the inside of your cheek).
Other causes include aphthous ulceration, certain medications, skin rashes in the mouth, viral, bacterial and fungal infections, chemicals and some medical conditions.
An ulcer that won’t heal may be a sign of mouth cancer. In most cases, mouth ulcers are harmless and resolve by themselves within 10 to 14 days without the need for treatment.
But if you:
• Have several ulcers
• Very big ulcers
• Have ulcers that are causing you severe pain
• Come down with a fever
• Have an ulcer that does not heal after three weeks
• Have ulcers that are spreading
You may need medical assistance, and I suggest that you see your Doctor or Dentist as soon as possible.
They can identify them with a visual examination, and in some circumstances, you may need tests to check for other health problems.
Types of Ulcers
Most ulcers only last a short period of time and people know how to treat them with seeing a dentist.
But mouth ulcers can be a sign of more severe conditions, that require urgent medical treatment, such as:
• Celiac disease
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Diabetes
• HIV/AIDS
So, for example, our Dentists will be able to make sure that your issue is definitely a mouth ulcer, and not a tooth abscess, or a rare form of oral cancer.
