article_snippet.sent: Sores on the inside of the mouth or cheeks can be caused by damage to the lining of the mouth from hot foods, biting your cheek or even rubbing dentures.
article_snippet.sent: It’s also worth checking your toothpaste – formulas that contain a foaming agent called sodium lauryl sulphate can cause mouth ulcers by reducing the protective mucus layer in the mouth.
article_snippet.sent: Over-the-counter antiseptic gels can bring relief from the stinging and help form a protective layer around the mouth ulcer to speed up healing.
article_snippet.sent: You could also try a medicated mouthwash containing chlorhexidine, which is anti-inflammatory and helps reduce bacteria.
article_snippet.sent: If you have had mouth ulcers for more than three weeks, go to your GP or dentist, who may prescribe steroids in the form of a tablet, mouth spray or gel.
article_snippet.sent: Some people believe upping Some people Vitamin C intake will cure Some people mouth ulcers, as the vitamin is known to help the wound-healing process, but too much can actually irritate the mouth.