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	Mouth ulcer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A mouth ulcer (from Latin ulcus) is the name for the appearance of an open sore inside the mouth caused by a break in the mucous membrane or the epithelium on the lips or surrounding the mouth.
		The types of mouth ulcers are diverse, with a multitude of associated causes including: physical or chemical trauma, infection from microorganisms or viruses, medical conditions or medications, cancerous and sometimes nonspecific processes.
		Trauma to the mouth is a common cause of mouth ulcers.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mouth_ulcer (1315 words)

	Aphthous ulcer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		An aphthous ulcer or canker sore is a type of mouth ulcer which presents as a painful open sore inside the mouth caused by a break in the mucous membrane.
		Aphthous ulcers occur exclusively on non-keratinized, moveable mucosa, such as buccal and lingual mucosa (cheeks), the floor of the mouth, and the soft palate.
		A common urban myth is that aphthous ulcers are directly connected to the onset of the herpes simplex virus, but in reality ulcers associated with herpes (or cold sores) are of an entirely different nature from mouth ulcers, which are not contagious.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Canker_sore (2435 words)

	Discovery Health :: Diseases & Conditions :: mouth ulcer
		A mouth ulcer is a small sore in the mucuous membranes inside the mouth.
		Mouth ulcers are generally yellow or gray in color and about 3 centimeters in size.
		Any ulcer of the mouth or lips that lasts longer than a week should be seen by a healthcare professional.
	health.discovery.com /encyclopedias/illnesses.html?article=2293 (389 words)

	Lifespan's A - Z Health Information Library - Mouth ulcers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Mouth ulcers are sores or open lesions within the mouth caused by various disorders.
		A skin biopsy of the ulcer or blood tests may be needed to confirm the disorder causing the problem.
		Cellulitis of the mouth from secondary bacterial infection of ulcers
	www.lifespan.org /adam/healthillustratedencyclopedia/1/001448.html (387 words)

	Mouth ulcer - WikiHealth
		The immediate cause of mouth ulcers is unknown, but factors that appear to provoke them include stress and illness, damage from rough teeth, and deficiencies in vitamin B12 and folic acid.
		A common urban myth is that mouth ulcers are directly connected to the onset of the Herpes simplex virus, but in reality ulcers associated with herpes are of an entirely different nature from mouth ulcers.
		Rinsing your mouth with a mix of teaspoon of salt disolved in 250ml of water before brushing your teeth acts as a mild antibiotic and can speed up the time taken for the mouth ulcer to heal as well as reducing pain in the short term.
	www.wikihealth.com /Mouth_ulcer (675 words)

	About Mouth Ulcers (Canker Sores, Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis)
		Mouth ulcers, also called canker sores, aphthous stomata and recurrent aphthous stomatitis, mostly occur on the inner cheek, inner lip, tongue, soft palate, floor of the mouth, and sometimes the throat.
		Ulcers start as a result of physical damage (1) which is easy to see, or by an allergic reaction or auto-immune system response to chemical or biological agents (2).
		For ulcers caused by an allergic reaction or auto-immune system response to chemical or biological agents (2), prevention is difficult as it is very hard to isolate the agents responsible, especially as it can take a number of days between cause and visible effect.
	www.mouthulcers.org /intro.html (986 words)

	Mouth ulcers
		Although the cause of most mouth ulcers is unknown, accidental damage is a common reason: for example, biting the tongue or cheek lining by mistake, eating foods that are too hot, or wearing badly-fitting dentures can all produce a mouth ulcer.
		Mouth ulcers can be part of several medical and skin conditions, so tell your doctor if you have any other symptoms, or if you have blisters or sores on any other part of your body.
		Of course, anyone with a mouth ulcer that does not go away in 3 weeks should see their doctor, because a persistent ulcer that refuses to heal could be cancerous.
	www.embarrassingproblems.co.uk /mouth_ulcers.htm (760 words)

	Mouth Ulcers and Gum Disorders (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Mouth ulcers, sometimes called canker sores, are a common affliction.
		The worst thing about mouth ulcers is the pain that they cause, which is constant and made worse by eating, drinking and talking.
		Ulcers may result from a variety of causes varying from friction from a denture or rough tooth, poor circulation, bacterial or fungal infection (Candida) or possibly an undetected food allergy.
	www.sunspirit.com.au /mouth_ulcers_bad_breath.htm (349 words)

	Mouth Ulcers Spot (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The exact cause of mouth ulcers is unknown, but factors that appear to provoke them include stress, fatigue, illness, injury from accidental biting, hormonal changes, menstruation, food allergies and deficiencies in vitamin B12, iron and folic acid.
		An ulcer Mouth Ulcer Cure (from Latin) is an open sore of the skin, eyes or mucous membrane, often caused by an initial abrasion and generally maintained by an inflammation and/or an infection.
		The ulcer is superficial and presents as an abrasion, blister, or wound with a shallow center.
	www.mouth-ulcers-spot.com (4310 words)

	Mouth ulcer
		The mouth ulcer appears as a white or yellow oval with an inflamed red border and is on average about 3 mm across, but can be up to 1 cm across and occasionally larger.
		The immediate cause of mouth ulcers is unknown, but factors that appear to provoke them include stress, illness, damage from rough teeth, hormonal changes, food allergies and deficiencies in vitamin B12 and folic acid.
		A common cause of ulcers is gluten intolerance, in which case consumption of wheat, rye or barley can result in chronic mouth ulcers.
	www.mrsci.com /Otolaryngology/Mouth_ulcer.php (978 words)

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		Mouth ulcers occur either singly or in clusters, causing a lot of discomfort or pain.
		Mouth ulcers are different from cold sores that appear on the outer lips and are due to a viral infection.
		A single mouth ulcer is usually caused by damage to the mouth, like biting the cheek, or damage to the gum with a toothbrush or a sharp tooth or filling.
	www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk /articles/article.aspx?articleId=30 (307 words)

	MOUTH ULCER, CANKER SORES INFORMATION!
		The mouth ulcer appears as a yellow or grey oval with an inflamed red border and is on average about 3 mm across, but can be up to 1 cm across and occasionally larger.
		Mouth ulcers may last anywhere from 1 to 4 weeks, with the greatest pain occuring at the onset of the ulcer.
		Rinse the mouth with salt water—1 teaspoon of salt dissolved in 1 cup (250 ml) of warm water (aka.
	www.best-discount-gifts.com /mouth_ulcer_canker_sores.htm (902 words)

	PharmWeb - Mouth Ulcers
		Despite the common occurrence of mouth ulcers and vast amounts of research, the cause of these irritating sores is still not completely understood.
		A mouth ulcer affects the softer areas of the mouth, for example the tongue and cheeks.
		The surface layer of the skin is removed leading to the formation of the ulcer which usually appears circular with a yellow or white centre and a raised red rim.
	www.pharmweb.net /pwmirror/pwz/conditions/mulcers.html (472 words)

	Mouth Ulcers
		Ulcers are typically found inside the mouth and are not contagious, while Fever blisters are found outside, typically on the lips, and are very contagious.
		Aphthous ulcers or canker sores are the most common oral ulcers in man and are estimated to affect one-fourth of the population worldwide.
		The study was prompted by the observations that smokers are less likely to suffer from mouth ulcers, that some smokers on quitting develop them, and that patients on nicotine replacement therapy are less likely to develop ulcers than those having other types of smoking cessation therapy.
	www.21stcenturydental.com /smith/education/ulcers.htm (2652 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Canker sores
		A canker sore is an open sore in the mouth, which appears as a painful white or yellow ulcer surrounded by a bright red area.
		Ulcers may develop in response to a mouth injury such as dental procedures or aggressive tooth cleaning.
		Squamous cell carcinoma may first appear as a mouth ulcer that does not heal, but this is rare.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/000998.htm (1005 words)

	Mouth ulcers symptoms relief
		Mouth ulcers cause pain and discomfort and appear as a single or in clusters.
		The pain mouth ulcers cause is made worse by eating certain types of food.
		Sometimes all that is required is to remove the cause of the ulcer, such as a sharp tooth or filling.
	www.herbalserenity.com.au /articles/mouth-ulcers.html (343 words)

	Mouth Ulcer - Talk Medical
		Mouth ulcers rarely cause long-term effects, unless they become seriously infected.
		Some mouth ulcers are contagious through direct contact, while others are not.
		Mouth ulcers usually go away on their own or with treatment.
	www.talkmedical.com /diseases-disorders/639/Mouth-Ulcer (501 words)

	How to Treat Ulcers in Mouth
		Ulcers in the mouth, which are breaks in the mucous membrane, manifest as white or yellow sores with bright red edges.
		Perhaps the most important mouth ulcer information is that the condition is not contagious nor is it related to the herpes virus.
		Possible causes of mouth ulcers include injury from accidental biting, stress, fatigue, illness, hormonal fluctuations (especially during menopause for women), allergies, and vitamin deficiencies (B12, iron, and folic acid.) Two common factors do stand out as particular culprits, dental braces and gluten intolerance.
	www.dentaldean.com /dental-care-articles/ulcers-in-mouth.htm (525 words)

	Mouth Ulcer
		It is a complete dental reference from Mouth Ulcer, to teeth and gums, normal and abnormal, healthy and unhealthy.
		Dental information on Mouth Ulcer and other subjects is presented to the public for the first time that takes the patient into the world of dentistry
		A healthy mouth is necessary for good general health, especially as we grow older.
	www.simplyteeth.com /sitemap/Mouth_Ulcer.html (2599 words)

	Canker Sore, Mouth Ulcer
		A Recurrent Apthous Ulcer, frequently referred to as a "Canker Sore" is similar to any ulcer in that it is an area where the outer layer of mucosa (lining of the inside of the mouth) is gone.
		Apthous ulcers start as little red bumps and they develop into a characteristic central spot of denuded mucosa surrounded by a bright red ring area of inflammation.
		It seems clear that apthous ulcers are not caused by a virus, as are the Herpes ulcers.
	www.wwwcankersore.com /canker_sore.html (609 words)

	Dr. J's Mouth Ulcer
		Mouth ulcers, also called canker sores, occur mostly on the inner cheek, inner lip, tongue, soft palate, floor of the mouth, and sometimes the throat.
		The ulcers then become whitish in color and produce a mixture of fluids and bacteria.
		Mouth ulcers can be extremely painful and are usually difficult to heal.
	www.zellconherbalformulas.com /MouthUlcer.htm (364 words)

	Introduction, Causes, Canker Sores, mouth ulcer, aphthous ulcers, conventional treatments, alternative remedies, ...
		Canker sores are painful, small ulcers in the mouth or on the inner lips caused by an assortment of viruses.
		The first sign of a canker sore may be a tingling, burning sensation inside the mouth, followed shortly by the appearance of a white or yellowish spot edged by a red halo.
		A mouth ulcer that sticks around, even if it's not causing pain, could be the sign of oral cancer or a number of other disorders, including vitamin deficiency, anemia, or Crohn disease.
	www.holistic-online.com /Remedies/Canker/canker_introduction.htm (977 words)

	large mouth ulcer Resources
		A mouth ulcer that sticks around, even if it's not causing pain, could be the sign of oral...
		A large mouth ulcer, caused by a ferrous sulphate tablet in direct...
		A large mouth ulcer, caused by a ferrous sulphate tablet in direct contact with oral mucosa in a patient with senile dementia.
	www.myulcers.com /large-mouth-ulcer.html (247 words)

	Mouth Ulcer Prevention
		Prevention is always better than cure and with the advice given below mouth ulcers can be helped to heal quickly and will be prevented from occurring in the future.
		This is could be due to a drying effect SLS has on the protective surface of the mouth.
		Several studies have reported that participants who brushed with a toothpaste that was SLS free found that they experienced a reduction in the number of mouth ulcers that formed.
	www.iainp.co.uk /Mouth_Ulcers.htm (286 words)

	Dom's Story - Featured Articles
		They can appear anywhere in the mouth and throat, but, the ones that really do me in are those great big tongue jobs.
		Large amounts of fruit juice and vitamin C do seem to produce an increase in the frequency of mouth ulcers, I would guess that it has something to do with acidity.
		Acidity may play a part in the formation of ulcers, as the mouth is normally alkaline.
	www.mouthulcers.org /domsstory.html (980 words)

	Herbs, Canker Sores, herbal remedies for canker sores, mouth ulcer, aphthous ulcers, conventional treatments, ...
		An antiseptic with broad-spectrum antibacterial and antiviral action, it's especially helpful for treating mouth sores, which could be caused by a bacterium, a fungus, a virus or an allergy.
		Powdered myrrh is useful for the treatment of mild inflammations of the mouth.
		A mixture of DGL and warm water obtained by combining 200 mg of powdered DGL and 200 ml of warm water may be applied to the inside of the mouth.
	www.holistic-online.com /Remedies/Canker/canker_herbs.htm (956 words)

	Mouth Ulcers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Mouth ulcers are sores that affect the mucous membranes inside the mouth that are not attached to bone and gum the vermillion border (outside) the lips – usually on the inner cheeks, lips or gums and, occasionally, the tongue.
		Mouth ulcers can last anywhere from 5-10 days or as high as 2-3 weeks.
		Mouth ulcers are most painful during the first 3-4 days.
	www.zomicroamb.com /articles/canker_sore/mouth_ulcers.html (333 words)

	In Mouth Ulcer - Compare Prices, Reviews and Buy at NexTag - Price - Review
		Cankermelts is used for ordinary mouth ulcers, canker sores/aphthous ulcers.
		For canker sores and other ordinary mouth ulcers including denture sores and sores resulting from braces or biting the lip or cheek.
		For use on wounds, ulcers, mouth fungus and fin and tail rot.
	www.nextag.com /in-mouth-ulcer/search-html (199 words)

	Canker Sores/Mouth Ulcer Research and Developmen
		Aphthous stomatitis lesions (Canker sores) are ulcers that affect the mucous membranes inside the mouth,usually on the inner cheeks, gums or lips and, occasionally, the tongue.
		Gingival tissue from cattle mouth was fixed onto a flat surface attached to the static crimp Both surfaces were connected for 10 to 300 seconds before measuring the adherence strength using Instron, model 4502.
		The bioadhesive patch was effective in shielding the ulcerative wound from irritating factors in the oral cavity.
	axiomedic.com /canker_sores_mouth_ulcer_research_and_developmen.html (512 words)

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