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Mouth Ulcer
Since last 15 days , I'm having a mouth ulcer which is not painful like the ulcer I use to have earlier. The ulcer is on my cheek line inside my mouth. I used gels and vitamins tablets for few days but it didn't go. It is in same size which was on day one. I recently went to a physician three days ago, he prescribed me some antibiotics, multivitamin and pain killers by saying that you have tonsillitis and it will go away in a week. And it's been 4 days since I went there. There is no healing or improvement in the ulcer. Should I be worried? Or wait for some more days. Till the full medication course completes? Or should I get the ulcer checked? And to whom should I see? A dentist? A ENT surgeon or specialist? Or an oncologist? Please suggest me
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Hello. There are lots of things which are needed to be assessed to come to conclusion about an ulcer. It is best if you visit an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon who can tell you whether this ulcer is actually serious or will resolve on its own with time.
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We need to check the ulcer clinically. You can visit my clinic for the same
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We have to check if any sharp tooth is there
Apply oral gel
Avoid hot spicy food
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Hello, there might be a sharp crown or tooth that is contributing to this ulcer, get it trimmed. Avoid spicy food as well. For further assistance you can consult me.
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Ulcer is not healing may be something ( cap part or tooth in that area) must be pinching in that ulcer . U need to visit a dentist to get it checked . This is normal ulcer . U should reduce spicy food and oily also . Also have mint chocolates like polo and apply gel .
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U should visit a dentist to get it checked if crown part or tooth part is fought which is not allowing your ulcer to heal
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Hello ,
by watching the photos that you have shared , it is found that a crown is present at your lower left first molar tooth . If the ulcer has occured after that crown insertion , then visit to your dentist for check up the crown that has been placed . Or else , if you are stressed about some matter , try to reduce the stress also.
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Consult with your dentist for evaluation of crown.
You may use Amlexanox with Lidocaine gel .
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Try to avoid spicy food for at least 7 to 10 days.
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Hello
This is normal Aphthous ulcer and will go away in few days
Just go warm saltwater gargle twice daily and apply the gel
It will definetely heal
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello!
You needs to check what is causing it (cap or check bite)
You need to Vist dental surgeon.
Dont worry it heal once is irritant is removed.
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Avoid hot, salty and spicy food
Advised warm salt water gargle
Advised to role ice cube
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Visit a dentist and get a consultation. There is no need to worry. It will heal.
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