At Just Smiles, one of the most common complaints we hear from Hilliard dentistry patients is problems with mouth sores.
Many different kinds of oral lesions can make eating and talking painful. Some are annoying yet harmless, while other sores are more serious and require medical intervention.
Though not contagious, the most common complaint is canker sores, which affect an estimated eighty percent of the Hilliard population. Canker sores can be attributed to stress, tissue irritation, or acidic foods.
Dr. Phil Chahine can prescribe a topical dental paste to relieve pain and guard against infection. Recurring canker sores can sometimes be a symptom of a larger health problem.
Another common complaint is fever blisters or cold sores, which are contagious fluid-filled blisters. Columbus cold sore sufferers should be aware that they can become infected. At Just Smiles, we advise our patients on how to treat cold sores and avoid further breakouts.
Fungal infections and oral cancer can cause sores in the mouth and throat. See your Columbus dentist if you experience any of the following:
Lumps or discolored patches in the mouth lasting longer than three weeks
Unusually large lesions
Multiple sores
Dr. Phil Chahine reminds patients that eating a well-balanced diet, drinking plenty of water, and not smoking can all aid in oral health and hygiene.
To schedule an appointment, or ask about other oral concerns, contact Just Smiles today at 614-363-0030.
Just Smiles in Hilliard provides the full spectrum of dental services. We offer cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, sedation dentistry, emergency dentistry, general dentistry, and complete smile makeovers.
The following online articles were used as source material for this blog:
‘Mouth Sores,’ American Academy of Otolaryngology, December 2010, http://www.entnet.org/HealthInformation/mouthSores.cfm, accessed on November 29, 2011
‘Dental Health and Canker Sores,’ WebMD, November 2011, http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/canker-sores, accessed on November 29, 2011
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HILLIARD, OH 43026
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