The care of aften (sores) and wounds

Aften are small blisters or sores that may be present on the inside of the cheeks, lips, tongue margin, gums, or palate. Aphthous ulcers can also be caused by a poorly fitting prosthesis.

An aften can be grey-white or yellowish in color, surrounded by a red inflamed border and can be 2 to 5 mm in size. Aften can be very painful, but fortunately also disappear on their own. It is not yet clear what causes the development of aften. Possible causes, although still unproven, may include:

• Overall reduced health.
• Stress.
• Poor oral hygiene.
• Ill-fitting prosthesis.
• Hypersensitivity to certain foods.
• Change in hormone balance.
• Side effects of certain medications.
• Genetic predisposition.

What to do with aften?

1. Do not try to touch the sores or bite them.
2. Prevent damage to the sores and brush with a soft toothbrush.
3. Avoid certain foods such as acidic, spicy/spicy foods.
4. Avoid alcohol or acidic fruit juices.
5. Avoid stress.
6. Get plenty of rest/sleep.

Wounds in the mouth

Wounds or blisters in the mouth can be very annoying. These can be caused, for example, by:

1. Liquids or foods that are too hot
2. Badly fitting prostheses.
3. A (too) dry mouth.
4. During chemotherapy/radiation treatment.
5. Fixed “locks” brackets.
6. Abnormal mouth behavior (biting cheeks or tongue).