Iglu Sugar Free Pastilles are a completely different way to ease the discomfort of mouth ulcers, dissolving slowly in the mouth to bring soothing relief.

If you have a mouth ulcer that lasts longer than three weeks, call your dental practice for advice.Mouth ulcers most frequently appear when the lining of the mouth (the mucous membrane) is damaged and fails to heal properly. These are called 'traumatic ulcers'. Common causes include: Pharmacists can recommend treatments that speed up healing, prevent infection or reduce pain, such as: Certain health conditions, including many autoimmune diseases, can also cause mouth ulcers. These conditions may include:

In rare cases, mouth ulcers that don’t heal can be a sign of mouth cancer. You should call your dental practice or GP if an ulcer has been present for three weeks or more. They will carry out remote consultation over the phone/video before seeing you in person in the practice if required. Oral thrush. An overgrowth of yeast called Candida albicans causes this fungal infection inside your mouth. It commonly happens after antibiotic treatment or when your immune system isn’t as strong as it usually is. Oral thrush causes red and creamy white mouth sores and patches. Dental practices have to comply with social distancing measures so please do not attend without having made an appointment first. What are mouth ulcers? If you are treating mouth ulcers caused by rubbing from false teeth/dentures etc, avoid using Iglu at the same time (e.g. use the gel at night or when not wearing dentures). Most mouth ulcers are harmless. But if you have a mouth sore that won’t heal, you should talk to a healthcare provider.

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Iglu Gel is designed as a multi-use mouth ulcer treatment. The gel contains a local anaesthetic to help numb the pain associated with ulcers, while also creating an adhesive, protective layer over the ulcer. This helps to keep the ulcer protected while it heals, and prevents further irritation. Alternatives Mouth ulcer” is a broad term that describes any sore or ulceration inside your mouth. As we mentioned earlier, canker sores are the most common type of mouth ulcer. They affect about 20% of the general population. Many people use the terms “mouth ulcer” and “canker sore” interchangeably. Injury mouth ulcers caused, for example, by minor burns from hot food or drinks, biting the inside of your mouth, or rubbing from a toothbrush, brace, denture, or a rough tooth. These tend to be localised and go away when the source of the problem is rectified. Minor aphthous mouth ulcers are the most common (8 in 10 cases). They are small, round, or oval and are less than 10 mm across. They look pale yellow but the area around them may look swollen and red. Only one ulcer may develop but up to five may appear at the same time. Each ulcer lasts 7-10 days and then goes without leaving a scar. They are not usually very painful.

Cold sores appear on the lips or around the mouth and often begin with a tingling, itching or burning sensation. Causes of mouth ulcers Iglu Sugar Free Pastilles contain the active ingredients benzalkonium chloride solution and compound benzoin tincture which have antiseptic properties.If you do not have a regular dentist you need to call the appropriate dental helpline number for your Local Health Board area. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine. Driving and using machinery Avoiding things that irritate your mouth ulcer should help to reduce the discomfort while waiting for the ulcer to heal. Try the following: Mouth ulcers are painful sores that can occur anywhere inside the mouth. This leaflet is about the most common type of mouth ulcers, which are aphthous mouth ulcers. At least 1 in 5 people can develop aphthous mouth ulcers at some stage in their lives. Women are affected more often than men. Changes in hormone levels. Some women find that mouth ulcers occur just before their period. In some women, the ulcers only develop after the menopause.

Mouth ulcers are very common, with over 20% of people having recurrent ulcers at some stage in their life. Mouth ulcers cannot be caught by kissing, or by sharing drinks and utensils, because they are not caused by an infection. How can I prevent mouth ulcers? If you have any unwanted side effects, you should seek advice from your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.Major aphthous mouth ulcers occur in about 1 in 10 cases. They tend to be 10 mm or larger across. Usually only one or two appear at a time. Each ulcer lasts from two weeks to several months but will heal leaving a scar. They can be very painful and eating may become difficult. Some medications can cause mouth ulcers. Medication can cause mouth ulcers in various ways and may not necessarily cause the aphthous type of ulcer. Examples of medicines that can cause mouth ulcers are: Lichen planus (an inflammatory condition that appears as a rash on the inside of your mouth and other parts of the body) Iglu Sugar Free Pastilles are suitable for use by adults, the elderly and children over 3 years of age. What are mouth ulcers?