Aphthous stomatitis

Aphthous ulcers are small, shallow lesions that develop on the soft tissues in your mouth or at the base of your gums. Unlike cold sores, canker sores don't occur on the surface of your lips and they aren't contagious. They can be painful, however, and can make eating and talking difficult.
Canker sores should be brought to the attention of a doctor when they persist for more than 2 weeks without improvement.
Symptoms

Mouth ulcers

common

Risk factors

Vegan or vegetarian diet

History of allergy

Falling sick easily

or HIV infection

Stress

Recent dental procedure

Inflammation of the colon

or Gluten intolerance

Stomach bacteria

Use of estrogen hormone medication

Treatment
Canker sore treatment may include over-the-counter or prescription products to ease your symptoms. Many choices could be recommended: - Topical anesthetics. - Mouth rinses. - Antibiotics. If the canker sores are caused by nutritional deficiencies, vitamins or supplements can be recommended. For severe canker sores,

cauterization

 may be recommended. This can sterilize the area, reduce pain, and speed up healing.
Recommended specialist

If you have Aphthous stomatitis, then a visit to a dentist is recommended.

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