1. Mouth Health
Leukoplakia
Leukoplakia is thickened, white
patches that form on gums, inside
cheeks and maybe on the tongue.
Tobacco is a main cause, but other
irritants such as alcohol can also
be a source of this common mouth
lesion. It is not easily scraped off and
most common in older men. These
can be early signs of cancer, though
they usually aren’t dangerous, it is a
good idea to see a dentist for unusual
changes in your mouth that last
longer than a week.
Canker Sores
Canker sores are usually red or may have a
white coating over them. They are shallow
painful sores in the mouth, near the inside of
your cheek, your gums or under your tongue.
Woman and teenagers tend to get them more
regularly and they are not contagious. Canker
sores usually go away without treatment, Hurts To Pucker?
but you can try taking ibuprofen or Chapped lips are very dry and have small cracks. Some
acetaminophen to help with pain relief. Sores drugs and medications can cause chapped lips. Other
can become irritated by eating and drinking. causes are high fevers, cold weather, dehydration and
Applying medicines, such as Anbeso or certain vitamin deficiencies. To treat apply petroleum
Orajel may help to sooth the irritation. jelly based products as often as needed, avoid licking
your lips, which will worsen the condition, stay hydrated
by drinking plenty of fluids.
Cold Sores
Cold sores are different from canker sores. Cold sores
also called fever blisters, usually occur on the outside
of the mouth and are caused by the herpes simplex
virus and ARE contagious. Cold sores normally clear
up on their own within 7 to 10 days, however, you may
want to consult your doctor if symptoms are sever, you
Dry Mouth
Saliva is needed to digest food, moisten and cleanse our
have irritation in your eyes or you have a pre-existing
mouth. Dry mouth can be a side effect of medications,
condition that effects your immune system.
diseases or infections, nerve damage, smoking or chewing
tobacco. Dry mouth increases risk of gum disease, tooth
decay and other infections. To help stimulate saliva
production suck on sugar fee candies or chewing gum,
drink plenty of water, breathe through your noise instead
of your mouth or use an over-the-counter saliva substitute.
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