Mouth ulcers. And resolve my restless!

Hello! Thank you for sharing your concern. I understand why you're feeling anxious, especially when you've received different opinions. Based on your description alone, it's not possible to accurately diagnose the condition without examining the tongue and the photographs are not very clear. Many conditions can appear similar, including: A viral ulcer or viral inflammation Traumatic irritation (from the teeth or tongue cleaning) Aphthous (canker) ulcers Less commonly, inflammatory conditions such as Oral Lichen Planus (OLP) The good news is that OLP cannot be diagnosed based on symptoms alone. It requires a thorough clinical examination, and in some cases, a biopsy may be needed if the appearance is suspicious or the lesion persists. Since your ulcer has been present for 5 days, it is still within the expected healing period for many viral or traumatic ulcers, which often take 7–14 days to resolve. Minor bleeding while cleaning the tongue can occur because inflamed tissue is very delicate. For now: Continue taking the medicines exactly as prescribed by your dentist. Avoid spicy, hot, acidic, or hard foods that may irritate the area. Maintain gentle oral hygiene and avoid aggressively cleaning or scraping the tongue. Stay well hydrated and try to avoid tobacco or alcohol if applicable. If the ulcer does not improve within 10–14 days, becomes larger, more painful, or new ulcers appear, you should revisit your dentist or consult us. They or we can perform a detailed examination and determine whether any further tests, including a biopsy, are necessary. Try not to worry too much at this stage. Most tongue ulcers are benign and heal with appropriate care, but it's important to monitor the healing over the next few days. Thanks & Regards HOLISTIC DENTAL™ (NABH Accredited Dental Centre) A 241, Supermart1, DLF Phase 4, Gurugram, Haryana Website: www.theholisticdental.com