Mouth Sores & Infections There are many different types of mouth sores you may experience, from common canker sores to oral thrush. Learn to spot the signs, and when it's time to see your dentist or physician.
Symptoms of Canker Sores A canker sore is a round mouth ulcer. These ulcers are usually white or yellow with red borders. While the sores are shallow, they can be painful, especially when eating or talking. These sores can form in many places inside the mouth. You may...
You might find the sores from thrush painful, especially if you scrape them and cause them to bleed. Some people don't have any discomfort from the raised spots, but do have overall mouth soreness. Oral Thrush Diagnosis Your doctor can tell if you have thrush by looking inside your mouth ...
Oral status is strictly correlated with the transmission of infections: wounds and abrasions in mouth, bleeding gums, unhealthy periodontal status (gingivitis and periodontitis), and lip sores increase chances of acquiring infection by getting the systemic circulation. Otherwise, injuries because of ...
Bleeding problems caused by aspirins and anticoagulants during oral surgery or treatment with periodontal diseases; Link of immunosuppressive agents, oral contraceptives, and some chemotherapeutic agents to the development of oral sores, inflammation, or discoloration of the soft tissues in the mouth; ...
Oral ulcers are painful sores in the mouth. The spots are greyish-white or yellow with a red, inflamed edge. One in five adults suffer from oral ulcers at various stages in their lifetime. Mouth ulcers are sores that appear in the mouth, often on the inside of the cheeks. Oral ulcers...
Cancer treatments and radiation therapy can result in medically-induced oral mucositis (OM) which presents challenges for medical professionals of otolaryngology. Nearly 40% of patients undergoing cancer treatment experience OM, manifesting as mouth sores that may increase in severity and discomfort to ...
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Oral herpes can cause painful sores in and around your mouth, but most people will get over the infection in about 2-4 weeks without any medical treatment. For some people with weakened immune systems, any infection can be serious. If you have a weakened immune system because you have HIV...
From mouth sores to bad breath, the side effects of chemotherapy can be really hard on people’s smiles. That’s because, while fighting cancer cells, chemotherapy damages healthy cells in the mouth and reduces the body’s ability to fight bacteria, fungi and viruses. Additionally, chemotherapy...