Great suffering that some people face as a result of being infected with “oral ulcers” that make a person suffer especially when eating food or drink, whether when it comes out in the lips or gums, which makes some search for its causes and ways to treat it.
Causes of mouth ulcers
There are many causes that lead to infection mouth ulcersThis was explained by Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud, a dentist, during his speech to Al-Watan, as follows:
– Oral ulcers occur, as a result of a minor injury inside the mouth; As a result of excessive brushing, or accidentally biting the lips.
Having an allergy to a particular food, especially spicy or acidic foods.
Being allergic to certain types of bacteria in the mouth.
Deficiency of some nutrients from the body, especially vitamin B12, zinc, folic acid or iron.
Use toothpaste and mouthwashes that contain sodium lauryl sulfate.
– Suffering from bowel disordersIt is a serious intestinal disorder.
Helicobacter pylori infection, which is the same bacteria that causes peptic ulcers.
Suffering from inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Oral ulcer treatment at home
The Health Services Authority has provided people with mouth ulcers with a set of advice, foremost of which is to avoid eating foods that contain highly spiced, salty or acidic foods, in addition to rough and crunchy foods such as toast or potato chips, and hot or acidic drinks, according to Russia. Today, one of the most prominent home remedies for mouth ulcers are as follows:
Use an antimicrobial mouthwash.
Use salt water, it helps raise the acidity of the mouth and makes it more alkaline, which reduces the spread of bacteria in the mouth.
Avoid toothpaste that contains sodium lauryl sulfate, when it appears as soon as you use it.