Ulcers on the edge of the tongue may be traumatic ulcers, recurrent aphthous ulcers, etc. In the case of traumatic ulcers, there are mostly traumatic factors, and in the case of recurrent aphthous ulcers, the specific etiology of the ulcers is still unclear, and it may be related to infections, immunity and so on.
1. Traumatic ulcers: there may be trauma caused by bad habits of tongue biting, over-sharp cusps and marginal ridges, poor restorations, sharp or hard foods, etc., which manifests as non-specific ulcers with disruption of epithelial continuity.
2. Recurrent aphthous ulcers: their specific etiology is unknown and may be the result of a combination of factors, such as exogenous infectious factors such as viruses and bacteria, as well as endogenous predisposing factors such as hormonal changes, nutritional deficiencies, systemic diseases, and immune dysfunction.
There may be other causes of ulcers on the edge of the tongue, and it is recommended to go to the hospital in time. After clarifying the cause of the disease, targeted treatment will be carried out.