Mouth Ulcer Treatment Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Mouth Ulcer Treatment Market Analysis

The mouth ulcer treatment market is expected to record a CAGR of 3.9% during the forecast period.

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the overall healthcare sector, including the mouth ulcer treatment market, owing to factors such as delayed oral health consultations and treatment, unavailability of medications due to the pandemic, and COVID-19 complications causing mouth ulcers. For instance, as per the article published in February 2021 in PubMed, COVID-19-affected patients were diagnosed with multiple shallow aphthous-like ulcers of varying sizes and irregular margins covered with mucopurulent membrane, suggesting superficial necrosis in the upper and lower lip mucosa as well as the anterior dorsal tongue. In the current scenario, the mouth ulcer treatment market is anticipated to witness growth in the coming years owing to factors such as a rise in demand for mouth ulcer healing products and an increase in the prevalence of mouth ulcers in people.

The factors propelling the market's growth are the rise in tobacco consumption, chemical-based toothpaste, an increase in dental and oral hygiene awareness, and a rise in demand for mouth ulcer treatment products. Nowadays, oral ulcers are found to be common in young people as well. According to study data published by Dovepress in September 2022, the prevalence of recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) in the study group was 30%. (68.7%) of participants had one or more family members who experienced aphthous ulcers, and the association was found to be significant. The demand for more effective, affordable treatment for a faster cure has grown, which is expected to drive market growth in the forecast period.

Moreover, in September 2021, Manx Healthcare launched Oral Soothe and Sore Throat 0.15% w/v mouthwash, an over-the-counter product, to treat mouth and throat pain caused by various medical issues, including dental surgery, tonsillitis, gum disease, mouth ulcers, and other mouth and throat conditions. Other major factors leading to mouth ulcers include stress, infection, injury, allergy, and unhealthy lifestyles such as high consumption of junk foods, tobacco, etc. Hence, all these factors increase the incidence of mouth ulcers, which helps boost the overall market for mouth ulcer treatment.

Thus, due to the rise in mouth ulcer cases and the increase in product launches to cure mouth ulcers, the mouth ulcer treatment market is anticipated to boost market growth over the forecast period.

Mouth Ulcer Treatment Industry Segmentation

As per the scope of the report, mouth ulcers are painful sores that can develop in the mucous membrane of the oral cavity and do not allow the person to chew or bite. Some mouth ulcers can be severe and need immediate medical treatment to reduce lesions and pain severity. Mouth ulcers can be prevented by avoiding tissue injury, avoiding food that causes irritation in the mouth, and maintaining oral hygiene. Besides the traditional method, various medications and ointments are used to treat mouth ulcers. The Mouth Ulcer Treatment Market is Segmented by Drug Class (Antimicrobial, Antihistamine, Analgesics, Corticosteroids, and Other Drug Classes), Formulation (Sprays, Mouthwash, Gels, and Other Formulations), Indication (Aphthous Stomatitis, Oral Lichen Planus, and Other Indications), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South America). The report offers the value (in USD million) for the above segments. The report also covers the estimated market sizes and trends for 17 countries across major regions globally.