Mouth ulcer

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Preventing mouth ulcers 

To prevent getting mouth ulcers, try to avoid becoming run down by making sure that you eat a balanced diet, take regular exercise, and learn to effectively manage stress.

If you are prone to recurrent ulcers, try to avoid damaging the inside of your mouth by using a softer toothbrush and avoiding hard, brittle, or sharp-edged foods.

Make sure that your teeth are in good order by regularly visiting your dentist. Your dentist will advise you about how often you should have a check-up appointment. The time to your next check-up could be as short as three months, or as long as two years, depending on your oral health. The better your oral health, the longer the longer the gap will be before your next appointment.

If you attend regular check-up appointments, this will help to ensure that no sharp edges of your teeth, or fillings, can cause damage to the inside of your mouth.

Last reviewed: 16/01/2008

Next review due: 15/01/2010

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