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Mouth sores are often small irritations that heal within a short time. But a sore that keeps recurring in the same area, lasts longer than two weeks, grows, bleeds, or has firm edges should be evaluated more carefully.

A sharp tooth edge, broken filling, denture irritation, cheek biting, or hot-food trauma can all create sores inside the mouth. If the source of irritation remains, the area can be injured again and again.

During examination, the location, duration, appearance, pain level, nearby teeth or prosthetic edges, and general health history are reviewed together. Follow-up or further evaluation may be planned when needed.

The goal is not to make every mouth sore sound alarming. Still, persistent or recurring findings deserve attention because they help separate simple irritation from situations that need closer observation.