Understanding Oral Ulcers | Sore Facts on Mouth Sores | Dentistry Decoded by Dr. Chirag

Welcome to this highly informative video pertaining to Oral Ulcers from the reviting series titled Most Common Dental Problems by one of India's Leading Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Chirag Chamria of Royal Dental Clinics. In this episode, Dr Chirag Chamria touches base with the vital topic of Mouth Ulcers or Oral Ulcers.
🤭 What are mouth sores? What are oral ulcers? What are the different types of Oral Ulcers? What triggers these oral ulcers?
All these questions and a lot more discussed in this intriguing video by Dr. Chirag Chamria.
Usually a single mouth ulcer is due to damage caused by biting the cheek or tongue, or by sharp teeth, brushing or poorly fitting dentures. These ulcers are called 'traumatic' ulcers. If you have a number of mouth ulcers, and they keep coming back, this is called 'recurrent aphthous stomatitis'.
What triggers mouth ulcers?
There is no definite cause behind mouth ulcers. However, certain factors and triggers have been identified. These may include:
✅Minor mouth injury from dental work, hard brushing, sports injury, or accidental bite
✅Toothpastes and mouth rinses that contain sodium lauryl sulfate
✅Food sensitivities to acidic foods like strawberries, citrus, and pineapples, and other trigger
✅Foods like chocolate and coffee
✅Lack of essential vitamins, especially B-12, zinc, folate, and iron
✅Allergic response to mouth bacteria
✅Dental braces
✅Hormonal changes during menstruation
✅Emotional stress or lack of sleep
✅Bacterial, viral, or fungal infections
Mouth ulcers also can be a sign of conditions that are more serious and require medical treatment, such as:
✅ Celiac disease (a condition in which the body is unable to tolerate gluten)
✅ Inflammatory bowel disease
✅ Diabetes mellitus
✅ Behcet's disease (a condition that causes inflammation throughout the body)
✅ A malfunctioning immune system that causes your body to attack the healthy mouth cells
Understanding Oral Ulcers | Sore Facts on Mouth Sores | Dentistry Decoded by Dr. Chirag
Your dentist will be able to diagnose mouth ulcers through a visual exam. If you're having frequent, severe mouth ulcers, you might be tested for other medical conditions. You can take steps to reduce the occurrence of mouth ulcers.
Avoiding foods that irritate your mouth can be helpful. That includes acidic fruits like pineapple, grapefruit, oranges, or lemon, as well as nuts, chips, or anything spicy. Instead, choose whole grains and alkaline (non-acidic) fruits and vegetables. Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet and take a daily multivitamin.
Try to avoid talking while you're chewing your food to reduce accidental bites. Reducing stress and maintaining good oral hygiene by using dental floss daily and brushing after meals also may help. Finally, get adequate sleep and rest. This not only will prevent mouth ulcers, but a host of other illnesses as well.
Some people find avoiding soft bristle toothbrushes and mouthwashes that contain sodium lauryl sulfate also helps.
Dr. Chirag drives home a vital point stating that if the oral ulcer does not clear up in two weeks; you need to consult a doctor.
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