What causes sores in the mouth and tongue?
Various types of sores can appear anywhere within the mouth, including the inner cheeks, gums, tongue, lips, or palate. Most mouth sores are cold sores (also called fever blisters), canker sores, or other irritation caused by: -Biting your cheek, tongue, or lip -Chewing tobacco -Braces -A sharp or broken tooth or poorly fitting dentures -Burning your mouth from hot food or drinks Cold sores are caused by herpes simplex virus and are very contagious. Usually, you have tenderness, tingling, or burning before the actual sore appears. Herpes sores begin as blisters and then crust over. The herpes virus can reside in your body for years, appearing as a mouth sore only when something provokes it. Such circumstances may include another illness, especially if there is a fever, stress, hormonal changes (such as menstruation), and sun exposure. Cure for Mouth Sores – Mouth sores generally last 10 to 14 days, even if you don’t do anything. They sometimes last up to 6 weeks. The following steps ca
