What can be caused by inflammation of the oral mucosa and what treatment should be prescribed for it, how to correctly identify the cause of inflammation of the oral cavity - all this will probably be interesting to those who have ever encountered this ailment for various reasons. We will also tell you what bad habits can provoke inflammation of the oral mucosa.
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Types of inflammations of the oral mucosa
Inflammation of the oral mucosa is a key symptom in diseases such as:
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stomatitis; - gingivitis;
- herpes stomatitis;
- traumatic inflammation of the mucous.
In all these diseases, the symptoms will be the same: pain in the mouth, in the area of the gums, on the lips, cheeks or severe pain in the throat. Often, inflammation of the oral cavity is accompanied by suppuration, if it is not treated on time. As a treatment in mild cases usually used rinsing with the help of herbs, teas, the use of antiseptic solutions and, less commonly, antibiotics, but they are prescribed only by a doctor.
Inflammation of the mucous membranes in the mouth belongs to the group of dental diseases. As a rule, the mucous membrane tends to inflame against the background of certain changes in the human body, to which attention should be paid. Occasional injuries are considered shell injuries or burns, for the treatment of which, if we are not talking about serious injuries, you can use folk remedies like the same rinses.
Why the oral mucosa is inflamed: causes and treatment
Inflammation of the mucous membranes in the mouth is a very frequent disease that dentists face almost daily. Naturally, in order to prescribe the correct treatment to the patient, should first determine the cause such inflammation. The most common causes of inflammation in the oral cavity are:
- poor oral hygiene;
- neglected caries and its late treatment;
- the presence of tartar;
- incorrect dentures for teeth and other reasons.
Also, the mucous membrane in the mouth can be inflamed on the background of such chronic diseases as:
- diabetes;
- pathological problems with the stomach;
- immunity problems;
- hormonal disorders;
- tobacco smoking;
- alcohol abuse;
- hormonal disorders on the background of pregnancy and much more.
Naturally, when a patient comes to see a doctor, the mucosa in his mouth is inflamed, the doctor is obliged to do a detailed examination and questioning the patient for related illnesses, also takes tests, tests for allergies, and may, if necessary, schedule an examination with other doctors. And only after finding out all the circumstances, he prescribes a treatment regimen, since improper treatment can only aggravate both the inflammatory process and the general condition of the patient.
For example, if the inflammation of the mucous membrane began due to its mechanical damage, then only the antiseptic treatment of the injury site will be suitable as a treatment.If the cause of the inflammatory process is an oral burn or frostbite, then anti-inflammation drugs and even painkillers are added to antiseptics, if the inflammation is accompanied by pain.
If the cause of the disease was the interaction of the oral cavity with a chemically active substance, which is often the case in children, then rinse immediately neutralizing agent, washed it with special trays, use antiseptic preparations and put painkiller applications at the site of damage to the mucous membrane.
Other treatment will be when the inflammatory process was caused by an infection that appears on the background of such diseases as:
- herpes;
- flu;
- scarlet fever;
- chicken pox and other diseases.
In such cases, treatment includes general therapy, including the administration of immunomodulatory drugs, antiviral drugs, vitamins and other things, as well as topical treatment.
For the treatment of inflammation using antifungal and antibacterial drugs, if it was caused by the fungus Candida or other harmful microorganisms.
Sometimes, treatment includes filling or removal of teeth, if due to injury or severe form there is such a need.
In cases where the cause of inflammation is poor oral hygiene, the doctor may prescribe a professional cleaning and conduct a hygiene lesson for the patient. If the inflammation is not too painful and does not have a severe form, then such a preventive measure will be quite sufficient.
If the inflammation is accompanied by the appearance of edema or ulcers on the mucous membrane, as well as pain when eating, you should consult a doctor and begin treatment, otherwise the inflammation may become chronic and affect the lungs, bronchi and other organs.
Why is the mucosa injured?
Sometimes a person may complain of pain in the sky. Often this pain occurs when the mucous membrane is injured while drinking too hot drinks like tea or coffee. The skin on the mucous membrane is very thin and vulnerable, often its integrity is broken due to the ingestion of too solid food. Pain, as a rule, does not begin immediately, but after a few days. So, harmful microbes get into the formed wound and the inflammatory process begins. To prevent this, you need as a treatment use an oil solution of vitamin a and rinse the cavity with herbal infusions.
Often, problems with the mucous membranes can occur if citrus fruits are abused, and even seeds, if they are gnawed with teeth, not hands. So, you should control the use of sour fruits and other products with "sour". For mucosal lesions, it should be treated with a thin layer of retinol ointment or an antiseptic.
Why does the mucous membrane peel off?
Peeling of the mucous membrane in the mouth is one of the symptoms of stomatitis or because of problems with neurology. The most common causes of this phenomenon are as follows:
- constant neurosis and stress, constant stress on the brain, is quite common among students during a session, when, after putting it, they have problems in the dental unit;
- chemical burn of the mucous membrane, which can be triggered by vodka or low-quality alcohol in large doses;
- hot food burn;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, however, they cause stomatitis extremely rare.
In case of problems with the stomach, the membrane begins to peel off completely unexpectedly, so you should immediately consult a doctor who, in fact, will already conduct an examination and prescribe the necessary treatment regimen.
For chemical burns, treatment can be limited to the use of regenerating agents, if they are not too large. And if the problem is in reducing immunity and nerves, you should start taking immunomodulators, vitamins and sedatives.Also, one should not forget about rinsing and treating the cavity with special medicinal and folk remedies.
Immunomodulatory drugs are desirable for the inflammatory process to take, regardless of the cause that provoked it, because any inflammation is a consequence of weakening the body and it should be strengthened and rebuilt.
Piercing and inflammation of the mucous membranes in the mouth: how are they interrelated?
Sometimes the cause of the inflammatory process in the mouth is tongue piercing, which, although extremely dangerous and painful, is still very popular among young people.
The fact is that before this procedure, the whole mouth should be reorganized, and you should also prepare yourself for this operation at least a week, taking a complex of vitamins and minerals.
Sometimes during this procedure, glossitis or abscess may occur, as the body tries to reject the foreign body, this can be avoided during the pre-treatment procedures. However, such a mucous piercing is an extremely unpleasant thing, because even if everything heals, accidental cavity injuries in the presence of piercings in the mouth are a fairly common phenomenon. dentists do not recommend piercing anything in the mouthso as not to have problems with infections and all kinds of oral diseases.
Peculiarities of inflammation in smokers
We should also talk about inflammation of the mucous membranes in the mouth in heavy smokers. Like piercing fans, they have a choice - the desire to stand out or health.
The fact is that, despite all sorts of procedures, a smoker is not able to protect himself from stomatitis one hundred percent, because the effect of nicotine is much stronger, he is able to kill all the beneficial substances that appear in the body with the same vitamins.
Naturally, stomatitis in smokers is much more common than in non-smokers and inflammation treatment will be simply useless if the person does not immediately abandon this bad habit. Treatment also consists in rinsing and treating damage with special ointments.
When quitting smoking and treating inflammation can quickly disappear, but if a person continues to smoke, the inflammatory process can only be exacerbated even during treatment, because nicotine has a tendency to eat a thin layer of mucous membrane shell and violate its protective properties.
Features of stomatitis in diabetics
In this category of patients, too, it is necessary to dwell in detail, since in case of diabetes, the mucous in the oral cavity is almost always inflamed, dehydrated and constantly cracking.
Treatment of the inflammatory process on the background of diabetes is extremely difficult, it is necessary to treat mouth hygiene with particular rigor and constantly treat the oral cavity with therapeutic agents, in particular, Metrogil Dent, which makes the membrane softer and moisturizes it, which is very important for diabetics.
Preventive measures to prevent any kind of inflammation in the mouth are very simple: you need to brush your teeth regularly not only brushing, but also flossing, to rid the cavity of bacteria and rinse your mouth every time after meals.
You should also carefully monitor your diet, make a choice in favor of healthy food and stop eating, which provokes gastrointestinal diseases. Naturally, need to give up cigarettes and minimize the consumption of alcoholic beverages. Do not be over and receive vitamins, as well as tools to strengthen the immune system.
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