possible ulcer in my mouth?

Question

The reson i say possible is because this thing isn't a small dimple. Its big, and its at the back of my mouth on the gums behind the molars...what is it? Its sore like hell. Its not a tumor is it?

It just exploded...ewwwww

Answer 1

No, it's not tumor but it is possible to acquire this terrible thing if you'll just let the condition in the corner. Your case is a mouth ulcer.

Mouth ulcers starts off with a sort of tingling or burning sensation at the spot where the future mouth ulcer will occur. After a few days, a blister forms in the mouth with the top quickly sloughed off resulting in a red spot or a bump, which will then be followed by an open ulcer. The mouth ulcer appears as a white or yellow oval with an inflamed red border. Sometimes a white circle or halo around the lesion can be seen. The gray, white, or yellow colored area within the red boundary is due to the formation of layers of fibrin around the ulcer.

There are several ways to prevent and manage mouth ulcers. However, the best prevention of the disease unarguably requires sound dental hygiene which eliminates the presence of harmful microbes in the mouth, avoid or reduce spicy, acidic or salty foods and drinks which tend to predispose to it, and the use of antibacterial solution at http://www.oramd.com/ will help a lot to get rid of mouth ulcers.

Answer 2

Important rule of thumb...if it does not show signs of healing within a couple of weeks, see your dentist! Even minor mouth irritations can be quite painful, but that does not mean that you need to worry about them. Most mouth irritations heal nicely on their own. Some of the viral infections like canker sores can take up to three weeks. Generally though, expect significant healing within two weeks for most mouth irritations. Anything that takes longer, or seems to be getting worse, needs to be professionally evaluated. Sores that do not heal can be cancerous or can become cancerous. Beware of anybody who tells you what your condition is without seeing you. The size and location of your problem does not enable anyone to tell you what it is, only what it might be. That is simply not good enough. You need to KNOW what it is. By the way, try a salt water rinse or gargle. It will likely help, but remember the two week rule.

Answer 3

did ya try rinsing with warm water and salt solution for a few days? lay off any acidic foods and drinks too...

Answer 4

No way for me to tell. Any way to post a photo somewhere?

Steve Bornfeld, DDS

Answer 5

I AGREE WITH STEVEN B. W/O AN EXAM THERE IS NO WAY TO TELL.
PLEASE SEE A DENTIST BEFORE IT POTENTIALLY BECOMES TOO LATE