Dental Ulcers and Dental Swelling

A Dental Ulcer, also known as a Mouth Ulcer, is the erosion or loss of mouth tissue. This is often caused by a physical injury such as biting the inside of your cheek. Dental Ulcers will commonly resolve without treatment within one to two weeks. However, severe Dental Ulcers may require Dental Treatment.

Dental Swelling and inflammation can affect oral health and impact the gums, jaw and teeth. If you are experiencing swelling around a toothache, this may indicate an infection or dental issue. Your Dentist can provide you with Dental Swelling Treatment. 

What Are the Symptoms of Dental Ulcers and Dental Swelling?

Symptoms of Dental Swelling may be:

  • Toothache
  • Gum pain 
  • Redness or change of colour in your mouth and gums
  • Trouble opening your mouth or chewing 
  • A swollen face or jaw 
  • A fever 
  • Tooth and mouth sensitivity 

 

Symptoms of a Dental Ulcer may be:

  • Irritation in the mouth 
  • Pain or stinging in the mouth when eating food 
  • Swollen skin around the mouth 
  • Painful sores in the mouth
  • Loss of appetite
  • Trouble eating
  • Trouble brushing teeth due to pain

What Are the Causes of Dental Ulcers and Dental Swelling?

The most common causes of Dental Ulcers are:

  • Viral infections
  • Frequent sores in the mouth
  • Infections in or around the mouth
  • Smoking and recreational drug use
  • Certain medications

 

Common causes of Dental Swelling are:

  • Infection in the mouth
  • Impacted Wisdom Teeth 
  • Allergic reaction 
  • Recent Dental surgery
  • Hormonal changes 
  • Physical injury or Dental Trauma
  • Sinus issues 
  • Certain medications
  • Dental abscess 

Dental Ulcer Treatment & Dental Swelling Treatment

Your Dentist can provide you with a treatment plan for your Dental Ulcers or Dental Swelling. For at-home relief, you can use over-the-counter pain relief and a cold compress of ice over the affected area. 

Emergency Dental Swelling & Dental Ulcers Treatment Brisbane

If you’re suffering from Dental Swelling or Dental Ulcers, it’s important to visit your Dentist as soon as possible. Visit the expert team of Dentists at Brisbane Smiles for a Consultation today.

Any invasive or surgical procedure has risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. No dental treatment is suitable for each and every patient. Dentists will only provide care which is suitable to the individual. Patients of Brisbane Smiles must complete examination and consultation appointments to deem suitability for procedures and full informed consent be given by the patient. Photos shown on this website are actual patients. Photos are for general purposes and individual results will vary.