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Oral Ulcer

Oral ulcers, otherwise called mouth ulcers or canker sores, are small and painful lesions that can develop in the gums, roof of the mouth, or inside of the cheeks. They are not contagious and are commonly seen in women, teenagers, and individuals with a family history of ulcers. Oral injury, stress, hormonal imbalance, nutritional deficiencies, braces, and food sensitivities can all trigger oral ulcers.

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Why did I get a large white ulcer under my tongue after the front tooth extraction?

Query: Hi doctor,I had a minor accident when I was around 11 and that led part of the crown of the front tooth chipped off. The abscess started forming under the tooth in my 20s. But, it was occasional and did not hurt. I would just put some pressure on my gums and it will come out. I had undergone root ca...  Read Full »

Dr. Nivedita Dalmia

Dr. Nivedita Dalmia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It looks like an ulcer (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It will take 10 to14 days to heal. My advice is to avoid spicy food, alcohol, aerated beverages and smoking. Have a bland diet, increase protein in your diet and have Vitamin B12 complex tablet onc...  Read Full »

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