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A small white ulcer that appears in groups in the mouth and on the tongue.<\/p>\n

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A break in the mucous membrane lining the mouth. Traumatic ulcers are those that occur due to injury (such as contact with a jagged tooth or denture). A canker sore generally develops when a person is fatigued, under stress, or ill. A cold sore in or around the mouth is a type of herpes infection. If a sore does not heal within lo days, it is important to see the doctor. Rarely, a mouth ulcer is a symptom of a more serious underlying condition such as a tumor.<\/p>\n

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A mouth ulcer is a sore that develops due to a disruption in the mucous membrane lining of the mouth. These ulcers appear as white, grey, or yellow patches with an inflamed surrounding border. The prevalent varieties include aphthous ulcers and ulcers triggered by the herpes simplex virus.<\/p>\n

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A mouth ulcer could potentially indicate an initial phase of mouth cancer. If these ulcers do not heal within a month, it’s advisable to explore them further through a biopsy.<\/p>\n

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