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Aphthous ulcers are very annoying. It can be painful and cause significant discomfort. | Aphthous [[ulcers]] are very annoying. It can be painful and cause significant discomfort. | ||
==Risk Factors== | ==Risk Factors== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: José Eduardo Riceto Loyola Junior, M.D.[2]
Overview
Common risk factors in the development of recurrent aphthous ulcers are use of denture or braces, gender, age, family history, oral diseases and stress.
Aphthous ulcers are very annoying. It can be painful and cause significant discomfort.
Risk Factors
Risk factors for developing aphthous ulcers include:
- Eating barbecue;
- Use of denture or braces;
- Adequate brushing time;
- Other oral diseases;
- Gender - being a female;
- Age - between the ages of 10-40;
- Family history of aphthous ulcers;
- Some studies suggests that anxiety, depression, and psychological stress may be associated with RAS.[1]
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