Ouch! The mouth is a bad place for injuries, sores, or inflammation. It seems that even the smallest irritation in the mouth can cause serious discomfort for Boise dental patients.
These non-specific irritations in the mouth have a name. They are called stomatitis.
A good general definition for stomatitis is the inflammation of the membranes in the mouth. These usually affect a person’s ability to speak, eat, and even get to sleep at night. If you suffer from mouth sores, you know that stomatitis can really impact the lives of Eagle, Meridian, and Sun Valley residents.
Some common causes of stomatitis can be canker sores, cold sores, gum disease, biting the inside of your mouth or your tongue, burning your mouth, and irritation caused by braces or broken teeth. Many sores in the mouth will generally clear up on their own in less than two weeks.
However, your Boise dentist can determine if it is caused by a viral or bacterial infection, and they can also advise you on treating the symptoms of stomatitis with pain relievers and at-home remedies such as salt water rinses.
Hi. I’m Drs. Lynn R. Blaisdell of Blaisdell Family Dentistry in Boise. I help my patients achieve healthy and beautiful smiles. If you have any questions about smile makeovers, give us a call at 208-377-9696.
Common cosmetic dentistry procedures used in smile makeovers include teeth whitening, gum contouring, veneers, bonding, and dental implants. At Blaisdell Family Dentistry, we offer:
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208-377-9696
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8877 W Hackamore Dr
Boise, Idaho
83709
