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Mouth ulcers might be caused by chemotherapy, viral infections or other unknown reasons.

Tips to help with mouth ulcers

Things that can help if mouth ulcers develop include:

  • brush the teeth and gums with a very soft brush after every meal to prevent infection
  • use an analgesic gel from the chemist or sodium bicarbonate mouthwash to help relieve discomfort
  • pain relief such as paracetamol may be helpful.

Some mouthwashes can make ulcers worse – advice should be sought from a health professional before using a mouth wash.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 28 July 2009 13:50  

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