What Leads to Mouth Ulcers?
The main reason for the appearance of a mouth ulcer is due to the onset or progression of an infection. Let us see a list of factors that can result in bleeding from the gums and ulcers:
- Viral, fungal, or bacterial infection of the gums and mouth
- Herpes virus infection
- Injury in the mouth
- Oral thrush
- Sports injury
- Mouth injury due to dental work,
- Hard brushing,
- Accidental bite
- Mouth rinses and toothpaste that contains sodium lauryl sulfate
- Food sensitivities caused by allergy foods and acidic foods
- Deficiency of vitamin B-12, folate, iron, and zinc
- An allergic response that leads to mouth bacteria
- Dental braces
- Hormonal changes at the time of menstruation
- Emotional stress
- Lack of sleep
- Biting the cheek or tongue
- Stress
- Intestinal issues
- Autoimmune disorders, like oral cancer and Crohn’s disease.
What Diseases Can Lead To Mouth Cancers?
Mouth ulcers can also be a sign of conditions that are more serious and require medical treatment, such as:
- Celiac disease that makes you unable to digest gluten
- Stomach-related disorders that include inflammatory bowel disease
- Diabetes mellitus
- Behcet’s disease
- A malfunctioning immune system
- Hiv/aids