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Suggest Treatment For Reoccurring Tongue Ulcer

Hi, my father (Age-60 yrs) has reoccurring tongue ulcer, there is no pain or itching or irritation but only abrasion.

Just for the information 2 weeks ago had gone to dentist for removing the upper molar tooth due to decay.

Medicine taken:-B complex capsule



Please Advise

posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello!Welcome to HCM.

Recurring tongue ulcers can be due to a sharp tooth.
Make sure a sharp tooth doesnt irritate the area.
Check if unhygienic dentures are present.
Avoid smoking and alcoholism
Be stress free.
Take B12, iron and folic acid supplements.
maintain proper oral hygiene.
You can apply a soothing gel like Gumtone which prevents any secondary infection.
Extraction as such will not cause tongue ulcers but, it may be secondary to the antibiotics used after extraction.

Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Reoccurring Tongue Ulcer

Hello!Welcome to HCM. Recurring tongue ulcers can be due to a sharp tooth. Make sure a sharp tooth doesnt irritate the area. Check if unhygienic dentures are present. Avoid smoking and alcoholism Be stress free. Take B12, iron and folic acid supplements. maintain proper oral hygiene. You can apply a soothing gel like Gumtone which prevents any secondary infection. Extraction as such will not cause tongue ulcers but, it may be secondary to the antibiotics used after extraction. Regards.