What is a mouth ulcer?
Anywhere inside your mouth can develop a mouth ulcer. You may have one, a few, or all of these sores, which are typically red, yellow, or white.
You can get mouth ulcers on your:
- Gums.
- Tongue
- Roof of mouth (palate).
- Inner cheeks.
- Inner lips.
Types of mouth ulcers
There are many different types of mouth sores and lesions, including:
Canker sores (aphthous ulcers): These oral ulcers are the most typical kind. Healthcare professionals are unsure of what causes them or why some people experience them more frequently than others. Minor trauma (such as biting your cheek), acidic meals, and even stress are potential causes. Typically, canker sores are white or yellow with red borders.
Oral lichen planus: This ailment can lead to lace-like, white sores inside of your mouth as well as irritating skin rashes. The majority of patients with oral lichen planus, an immunological response, are women and those who were assigned female at birth (AFAB) who are 50 years of age or older.
Leukoplakia: Your mouth may develop white or grey spots as a result of this illness. It grows as a result of excessive cell proliferation. It can be brought on by things like chewing tobacco or smoking cigarettes on a regular basis. However, occasionally it occurs for no apparent reason. Typically, leukoplakia lesions are not malignant.
Mouth cancer: Mouth sores or ulcers that are red or white may be oral cancer lesions. These wounds won’t get well by themselves. Tell your doctor if you have a mouth ulcer if it hasn’t healed in three weeks.