Mouth Ulcers

Question 1

Mouth ulcer - key symptoms (6)

Answer 1

Grey/white sore inside the mouth
Clearly defined sores
Pain
Inside cheeks, lips and tongue
Can be more than 1
Minor: 2-4 mm

Question 2

Mouth ulcer - extra questions (6)

Answer 2

How long for
Family history
Smoking status (cessation = higher risk)
How many
How big
Pain

Question 3

Mouth ulcer - risk factors/causes (8)

Answer 3

Women
Under 40 years
Non-smokers
Local trauma
Anxiety/stress
Hormones
Food triggers
Vitamin deficiencies

Question 4

Mouth ulcer - explanation

Answer 4

Common condition where small sores appear in the mouth, often healing by themself within 14 days

Question 5

Mouth ulcer - first-line treatment (product, how it works, how to use it)

Answer 5

Anbesol gel - lidocaine
Works to numb the area
Apply no more than every 3 hours
Wash hands before and after use
12 years +

Question 6

Mouth ulcer - other treatment options besides 1st line (2)

Answer 6

Topical analgesic (bonjela)
Antibacterial mouthwash (Corsodyl)

Question 7

Mouth ulcer - lifestyle (5)

Answer 7

Wash hands before and after treatment
Avoid known triggers
Avoid spicy, acidic, hot and rough foods
Soft foods
Soft toothbrush

Question 8

Mouth ulcer - referral (6)

Answer 8

Back of mouth
Major trauma
Major or herpetiform ulcers
Under 10 years (underlying cause)
Over 14 days
Painless