Mouth sores are growths or lesions on your tongue, lips, gums, inner cheeks, or roof of the mouth.

They are unsightly, uncomfortable growths that can cause discomfort and make you feel self-conscious. Besides internal mouth sores, there are external mouth sores, often known as cold sores or canker sores.

Depending on the reason, some of these sores tend to heal independently. Those that don't go away on their own require medical attention. If your oral sores don't heal in two weeks, make an appointment with your Apache Junction dentist.

What Causes Mouth Sores

Now that we know what mouth sores are let's look at their causes.

Injury

Mouth sores are usually caused by discomfort or damage. The most common injury is a cheek bite.

Wearing dentures or having a tongue piercing may irritate the mouth's inner cheek or soft tissue.

Medication

Antibiotics, for example, can create sores as a side effect. However, the sores should go away once you stop taking antibiotics.

Some Foods Cause Mouth Ulcers

Unknown to many, spicy or acidic foods can cause sores. This is because spicy and acidic foods irritate the oral soft tissue. These sores can also form after a minor cut or infection. The same goes for acidic drinks (lemon, cider, etc.) and hot foods.

Smoking

Smoking or chewing tobacco can cause dry mouth, immune system damage, and lesions. In addition, cigarette chemicals have been related to oral cancer and cause blisters.

Bacteria Leads to Mouth Sores

Bacterial illnesses like gonorrhea or syphilis can cause lesions. Infections in the mouth usually begin in the teeth or gums and migrate to the soft tissue, creating ulcers.

Cancer Suffering and Cancer Treatments

Oral cancer might begin with a few sores. See an Apache Junction dentist if they don't go away in two weeks. After that, they could indicate a bigger problem. Oral mucositis is a condition caused by cancer treatments like chemotherapy.

Where To Get Apache Junction Dentist Help for Mouth Sores

It is advisable to reduce or eliminate the sources of these lesions. For example, cut back on spicy and acidic foods and beverages and cut down on smoking or chewing tobacco. Besides this, maintain a good dental hygiene regimen to avoid infections.

If mouth sores arise and don't go away after two weeks, we strongly advise you to see your Apache Junction dentist for a dental exam and diagnosis.

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