“Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry Treats Cankers Sores, Lesions, and Fever Blisters”

"Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry Treats Cankers Sores, Lesions, and Fever Blisters"

At Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry, one of the most common complaints we hear from Mt. Vernon dentistry patients is problems with mouth sores.

There are many different kinds of oral lesions which 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 Alexandria population. Canker sores can be attributed to stress, tissue irritation, or acidic foods. Dr. Drs. Geren & Mady 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. Mt. Vernon cold sore sufferers should be aware that they can become infected. At Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry, 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 Mt. Vernon 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. Drs. Geren & Mady 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 Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry today at 703-360-5881.

Drs. Geren & Mady
Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry
https://www.cosmeticdentistalexandria.com/
703-360-5881

Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry provides the full spectrum of general, cosmetic, and pediatric dental services. We offer teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, crowns and bridges, orthodontia, 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

Alexandria dentists, Dr. James Geren and Dr. Zeyad Mady, of Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry, provide provide exceptional cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, sedation dentistry, family dentistry and more for the Alexandria and Mount Vernon, VA area, including the communities of Old Town, Woodbridge, Newington, Franconia, Rose Hill, Lorton, Huntington, Fort Belvoir and Groveton, Virginia and zip codes 22306, 22308, and 22309.
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