If you have ever had a mouth ulcer that made eating feel like a challenge and talking feel like an effort, you know how distracting even a small sore can be. Most oral ulcers heal on their own within a week or two, and for many people, that is the end of it. But for others, ulcers come back frequently, take longer to heal, or cause enough discomfort to interfere with daily life. When oral ulcers become a recurring problem, or when the pain is difficult to manage with over-the