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Mouth ulcers are wounds in the mucosal lining of the mouth and often the first signs that an ulcer is forming is redness and pain.

There are many causes of mouth ulcers, including physical injuries, infections, and certain medications. Occasionally, mouth ulcers may be formed as a symptom of immune diseases or deficiencies. A lack of or too much vitamin C may cause oral ulceration, as may a vitamin B12 deficiency. If an infection develops then there is often a swelling of the nearby lymph nodes. Certain digestive diseases are associated with mouth ulcers, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Treatment of mouth ulcers involves treating the cause. Due to the many types of bacteria found in the mouth, mouth ulcers may become a mouth infections. Gargling and rinsing your mouth with salt water helps keeps the wound clean. Please consult your healthcare practitioner if the condition has not resolved within 1 week.