Visiting Consultant MBBS, MS ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
Experience: 35+ Years
Location: Delhi
Dr MBBS, MS(ENT), DNB(ENT) Visiting Consultant, ENT Department
Experience: 10+ Years
Location: Delhi
MBBS, DNB(ENT) Consultant, ENT Department
Experience: 13+ Years
Location: Delhi
Mouth ulcers are very common, but when they are persistent, painful and prolonged, an expert evaluation is required. At CK Birla Hospital, Delhi, our team of mouth ulcer specialists (including ENT doctors and dentists) provide comprehensive oral health care. They identify the root cause, offer effective treatment to provide relief and prevent recurrence of mouth ulcers.
Mouth ulcers usually heal on their own but if they are occurring more frequently, painful, or long-lasting, it may be a sign of an underlying health condition. In such cases, it is best to consult a specialist. At CK Birla Hospital, Delhi, mouth ulcer cases are usually managed by:
Mouth ulcer specialists at CK Birla Hospital, Delhi offer a treatment plan as per individual’s unique condition after finding the actual cause. Here is how they help:
Mouth ulcers heal faster and recur less frequently if the treatment approach is right.
Mouth ulcers may develop due to a number of factors, ranging from food habits to underlying medical conditions. Understanding the reason behind your ulcers is the first step to effective treatment. Common causes include:
Most mouth ulcers are diagnosed through a clinical examination by a doctor. However, if your ulcers are persistent, abnormally large, or occurring again and again , additional tests may be required. Common approaches are:
Diagnostic Test | Relevancy |
Oral examination | To check the size, shape, and location of ulcers. |
Blood tests | To rule out deficiencies in iron, folic acid, or vitamin B12. |
Swab tests | Used if infection is suspected. |
Biopsy | In rare cases, when ulcers look suspicious or do not heal. |
Treatment depends on the severity and underlying cause of the ulcers. Our specialists may recommend:
Note: Most ulcers heal within 1–2 weeks, but treatment ensures comfort and reduces the chances of recurrence.
Mouth ulcers can occur due to:
Eat: Soft, bland foods like curd, bananas, boiled vegetables, oatmeal, and fluids.
Avoid: Spicy and acidic items.
Deficiency of vitamin B12, folic acid, and iron is often linked to mouth ulcers.
Most mouth ulcers are harmless and heal within 1–2 weeks, but prolonged or unusual ulcers should be checked by a doctor.
Common mouth ulcers (aphthous ulcers) are not contagious, but ulcers caused by infections like herpes can spread.