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Mouth Sores

Mouth sores can be painful, unsightly, and slow to heal. Mouth sores that are caused by rough teeth or braces are sometimes difficult to heal and may become infected.


Types of Mouth Sores

Cold Sores

Causes

Symptoms

Treatment

Self-Care

Canker Sores

Treatment

Prevention

Self-Care

Self-Care for Mouth Sores

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What to do About
Mouth Sores
One or more red- or yellow-centered, crater-like sores inside the mouth, on the gums, or inside the lips and cheeks Symptoms can usually be treated at home. If symptoms persist, you should call your doctor for advice.
One or more blisters on the outside of the mouth area Symptoms can usually be treated at home. If symptoms persist, you should call your doctor for advice.
Mouth sores caused by poorly-fitting dentures or rough or broken teeth  Symptoms may be treated at home or they may require a visit to your dentist. Usually you and your dentist need to share additional information about your condition to decide what is best for you.
Recurring mouth sores  Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen.
Possible exposure to a sexually transmitted disease Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen.
Facial swelling and signs of infection; severe pain and inability to eat  Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen.
Watery or red eye Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen.
Canker sore with loss of appetite or bad breath or that does not get better in 2 weeks Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen.
Large, bleeding, painful ulcers on gums  Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen.

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