What causes mouth ulcers in children?

Children may develop mouth ulcers due to oral inflammation. At this time, we should find the inflamed area, disinfect and sterilize it, and adjust our diet to avoid spicy food that may irritate the inflamed area. Children usually get mouth ulcers because of oral infection caused by getting angry. Babies need to drink more water, brush their teeth and rinse their mouths frequently, and the symptoms of oral ulcers should be treated in time.

What to do if your baby has oral ulcers

1. First, we need to find the specific location of the ulcer. If the ulcer is in the buccal mucosa, we need to further find the cause of the ulcer. For example, check whether there are sharp and rough gaps on the teeth near the affected area so that you can take your baby to the hospital for treatment in time.

2. Try to feed your baby liquid food to relieve pain and help the ulcer heal.

3. Keep your baby's oral and skin clean, and brush his teeth, rinse his mouth, and bathe him regularly.

4. Eat less fried food to avoid mucosal damage. Feed your baby more foods rich in riboflavin, such as milk, animal liver, spinach, carrots, cabbage, etc.

5. Ensure adequate sleep time.

6. Pay more attention to your baby, talk to him more, divert his attention, and create a relaxed and pleasant living environment for him.

Causes of oral ulcers in babies

1. Trauma. Burns, puncture wounds, accidental ingestion of corrosive substances, etc. can cause injuries to the oral mucosa, which in turn lead to ulcers.

2. Lack of vitamins and malnutrition.

3. The baby gets angry due to dry weather and other reasons.

4. Ignore your baby’s oral hygiene. An unclean mouth leads to bacterial growth, which in turn causes mouth ulcers.

5. Hand, foot and mouth disease. This disease has symptoms similar to herpetic stomatitis. After becoming ill, oral lesions are spread across the lips, cheeks, tongue, palate, etc. There are many small blisters that are very easy to rupture, forming multiple small ulcers after rupture. In addition to the oral area, scattered small blisters may also appear on the palms, soles of the feet, and buttocks.

6. Drug allergy. Babies with special physical conditions may suffer from inflammation and ulceration of the eyes, lips, mouth, and reproductive and urinary tract due to unknown reasons such as medication or infection.

7. The baby’s oral ulcers may be related to mental factors. For example, if a baby is overly excited or anxious about something, it may cause aphthous ulcers.