What Causes Mouth Ulcers? - Dental Discussions - Dr James Gill

What Causes Mouth Ulcers? - Dental Discussions - Dr James Gill

What Causes Mouth Ulcers? - Dental Discussions - Dr James Gill There are many medical presentations which straddle the general practice clinic and the dental office. One of those conditions is the mouth ulcer - seen by both dentists and general practitioners. In the majority of people, a dental ulcer is benign, however, there can be other reasons that need to be investigated. We highlight in this video the causes of mouth ulcers and also look at other conditions which are treated by both the dentist and the general practitioner, such as oral thrush, and in this video, we look at the causes of mouth ulcers Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:07 Infant Oral Thrush 01:57 What Causes Oral Thrush? 02:25 Thrush vs. Strawberry Tongue 03:39 When Thrush Doesn’t Look Typical 04:33 Poor Inhaler Technique and Thrush 05:45 Why Topical Thrush Treatments Often Fail 07:04 Dentures and Oral Thrush Connection 07:32 How to Clean Dentures Properly 08:32 Differentiating Thrush from More Serious Conditions 09:56 When White Patches Aren’t Just Thrush 10:55 Damage from Dentures 11:34 NHS Denture Costs and Access Issues 13:01 Stress and Mouth Ulcers 13:42 When to Worry About Mouth Ulcers 16:43 Over-the-Counter Ulcer Treatments That Work 17:59 Final Takeaways & When to See a Dentist #DRGILL #ULCER #asmr