Q15. Can you prevent mouth ulcers?

A15. We cannot stop mouth ulcers from occurring but there are a few measures you can adopt to reduce the risk of persistent mouth ulcers. These include brushing and flossing your teeth on a regular basis, limiting your intake of certain foods, e.g. cheese or coffee and changing your lifestyle if necessary (i.e. reduce stress levels).

Find out more in our preventing mouth ulcers section.

Mouth Ulcers FAQs Index:

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Mouth Ulcers FAQs

1. What is a mouth ulcer?
2. What is a ‘canker sore?’
3. What is an ‘aphthous ulcer?’
4. Is there more than one type of mouth ulcer?
5. Can anyone get a mouth ulcer?
6. What causes mouth ulcers?
7. What are the signs of a mouth ulcer?
8. Does stress cause mouth ulcers?

9. Why do women get mouth ulcers more than men?
10. Can you get a mouth ulcer from brushing your teeth?
11. Do children develop mouth ulcers?
12. Can you inherit mouth ulcers?
13. Can you treat mouth ulcers at home?
14. How do you treat mouth ulcers?
15. Can you prevent mouth ulcers?

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