Recurrent ulcers in the mouth occur in approximately 20-40% of the US Population.
Individuals who have a decreased thickness in the lining of the mouth are more prone to these ulcers. The duration of these ulcers generally last between 7-10 days. These ulcers can occur as single or multiple lesions and do not occur on the lips or gums directly around the teeth. The most common reasons ulcers appear is from trauma or from food irritants.
Trauma such as an external hit or blow or a pencil or toothbrush scraping the in inside of the mouth can cause an ulcer. Certain foods such as chocolate, tomatoes, citrus, peanuts,coffee and strawberries just to name a few, can be irritating to the oral mucosa (inside lining of the mouth). Sodium Laurel Sulfate(SLS) a highly effective surfactant used in many cleaning products requiring the removal of residues is found in toothpaste in lower concentrations. Studies have suggested that SLS in toothpaste caused recurrent aphthous ulcers, commonly referred to as canker sores. The preliminary study "showed a statistically significant decrease in the number of ulcers from 14.3 after using the SLS containing dentifrice to 5.1 ulcers after brushing with SLS free dentifrice". So if you are experiencing recurrent mouth ulcers, try using an SLS free toothpaste such as "Biotene. For the occasional ulcer, try products such as Orabase or Colgate Total and Canker Cover to control pain. A common holistic approach often recommended by Dr. Caldwell is to use honey applied to the area several times a day.
Individuals who have a decreased thickness in the lining of the mouth are more prone to these ulcers. The duration of these ulcers generally last between 7-10 days. These ulcers can occur as single or multiple lesions and do not occur on the lips or gums directly around the teeth. The most common reasons ulcers appear is from trauma or from food irritants.
Trauma such as an external hit or blow or a pencil or toothbrush scraping the in inside of the mouth can cause an ulcer. Certain foods such as chocolate, tomatoes, citrus, peanuts,coffee and strawberries just to name a few, can be irritating to the oral mucosa (inside lining of the mouth). Sodium Laurel Sulfate(SLS) a highly effective surfactant used in many cleaning products requiring the removal of residues is found in toothpaste in lower concentrations. Studies have suggested that SLS in toothpaste caused recurrent aphthous ulcers, commonly referred to as canker sores. The preliminary study "showed a statistically significant decrease in the number of ulcers from 14.3 after using the SLS containing dentifrice to 5.1 ulcers after brushing with SLS free dentifrice". So if you are experiencing recurrent mouth ulcers, try using an SLS free toothpaste such as "Biotene. For the occasional ulcer, try products such as Orabase or Colgate Total and Canker Cover to control pain. A common holistic approach often recommended by Dr. Caldwell is to use honey applied to the area several times a day.
