Aphthous Stomatitis

 What is aphthous stomatitis?

• A recurrent mouth ulcer
• Commonly affect on lips, buccal mucosa, lateral borders of tongue and throat
• Non-infectious

Causes

• Oral injuries
• Stress
• Endocrine dyscrasia
• Immune system disease
• Gastrointestinal disorder
• Deficiency in vitamin B12, folic acid and iron
• Unfit denture

Treatment

• Avoid touching the ulceration while brushing teeth or eating
• Avoid hard, hot and spicy foods
• Avoid drinking alcohol
• Apply ointment prescribed by doctor or dentist to relief pain

(If you have any oral problems, please consult dentist for professional advice.)