Mother aged 65 plus getting mouth ulcers often. Pls specify the reason of reoccurring and medicine for the same.
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- Visit a dentist every six months for cleaning and a thorough dental check-up. Limit sugary food to avoid tooth decay. Gargle your mouth thoroughly after every meal. Scrub gently to clean your tongue with a tongue cleaner. Floss all your teeth inter dentally & brush twice daily, morning & night, up & down short vertical strokes, with ultra-soft bristles, indicator brush. Tooth brush to be changed every 2 months.
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Hello sir. Thanks for your query. Well there may be multiple reasons for frequent ulceration. In this age most probable cause of ulceration is gastric upset. Please advice your mom to avoid any food which is spicy and cause acidity. Put her on blended diet for some period. In some cases there is a condition known as burning mouth syndrome that happens in femals post 50 years which arises due to hormonal disbalance. So please seek proper medical advice for the same. Thanks and regards.
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In this age because of vitamins deficiency ulcer is commonly seen.. say vitamin B-complex & Vit C tablet.. say her to maintain good oral hygiene.. use proper tooth paste & soft tooth brush..
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Recurrent ulcers is also called recurrent apthous stomatits (medical terms) Firstly, go for blood tests to exclude b12 deficiency, folic acid and irondeficiency. If these tests are negative your Gp will prescribe steroid based creams, spray and mouthwash.
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Hello, you can apply baking soda over it or do baking soda in water mouth rinses. This will help to heal your ulcers. If they still persist, you need to consult a physician and get your vitamin B levels checked. If required take supplements for it.
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