What Is a Mouth Ulcer?
3. Are Some People at Higher Risk of Developing a Mouth Ulcer?
While there is not a lot of information available on why some people are more susceptible to developing mouth ulcers, women and adolescents are more likely to have canker sores. The condition also seems to be affected by genetics as mouth ulcers often run in families.
Additionally, people with certain inflammatory diseases, such as chronic inflammatory bowel disease, often develop sores in the mouth. Individuals who have a habit of biting the lips or gums and smokers may be more likely to injure the tissue, causing mouth ulcers.
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