Gum sores, also known asmouth ulcers, can come on suddenly and disrupt your life.
They can cause pain and sensitivity, especially when you eat and drink.
Continue reading to learn more about the symptoms of gum sores and when to seek help.
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Rarely, however, they can cause gum sores.
Symptoms
The most common symptoms of gum sores are pain and sensitivity.
Heres how symptoms typically unfold.
Complications
Gum sores dont usually lead to serious complications.
Monitor yourself or your child forsigns of dehydration, including lethargy, decreased urine output, and dried lips.
In addition, help manage the pain withgum sore treatmentsincluding over-the-counter pain relievers and topical anesthetics.
Summary
Gum sores are usually not cause for concern.
They can be brought on by injury, irritation, and common conditions like canker sores.
A Word From Verywell
Gum sores are very painful, so its natural to want help.
Unfortunately, most treatments for gum sores involve managing symptoms.
Rarely they can be sparked by infection or even cancer.
Gum sores sparked by canker sores arent contagious.
A bland, cool diet might help decrease gum sore pain when youre eating or drinking.
Avoid anything thats hot, spicy, or acidic.
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