While mouth ulcers commonly occur on the insides of the cheeks and lips, they can also form on the tongue.  Mouth ulcer tongue, generally goes without notice as they tend to be less painful than those found on other areas of the mouth.  This is primarily due to the differences in the anatomy of the tongue vs. the rest of the mouth.  While less bothersome than other types of mouth ulcers, those that manifest themselves on the tongue should still be adequately treated to prevent infection, which can lead to additional, secondary problems.

Mouth ulcer; tongue generally presents slightly different than ulcers on other areas of the mouth.  Generally, mouth ulcers that form on the tongue look like white, patchy discolorations.  If the tongue ulcers are left untreated and become infected, they may become inflamed and red, even potentially bleeding.  Because tongue ulcers tend to be painless, they can often exist for quite some time before being detected.  This can lead to higher instances of infection.  It is generally a good idea for everyone to use antibacterial mouthwash, such as Listerine, on a daily basis.  If you are already in the habit of using such a product, you can prevent tongue ulcers from becoming infected whether you know they are there or not.

Mouth ulcers that form on the tongue have many causes that vary from the causes that contribute to mouth ulcers that form elsewhere.  For example, your diet can play a huge role in the formation and persistence of tongue ulcers.  Drinking or eating hot (temperature) food can cause damage to the surface of the tongue, often resulting in blistering and ulceration.  Additionally, eating spicy food can cause damage and ulceration of the tongue.  Other factors that are known to cause or contribute to tongue ulcers include improper oral hygiene, highly acidic diet, drinking and smoking.  Most of these potential causes are self explanatory, and the general rule of thumb is that eliminating the underlying cause of your tongue ulcers will result in rapid healing of such sores.  Additionally, it generally contributes to a reduction in chronic tongue ulcers.

Mouth ulcers that present on the tongue will generally benefit from the same treatments that work well on any mouth ulcers.  However, mouth ulcers of the tongue (especially chronic ones) can actually evolve into mouth cancer.  Therefore, if you have a problem with chronic or recurring mouth sores, you really should schedule a check up with your health care provider.  This is particularly true if you are a drinker, smoker or use chewing tobacco.

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