It can be upsetting to see your child struggle with mouth pain, especially when eating, drinking, brushing teeth, or speaking becomes uncomfortable. Some children may point to a sore spot inside the cheek, on the tongue, or along the gums. Younger children may not be able to explain the pain clearly and may instead refuse food, cry during meals, drool more than usual, or become more irritable. Mouth ulcers in children can happen for many reasons. They may be linked to minor i