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 Alexandria 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 can often 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 Alexandria and Mt. Vernon residents.
Some common causes of stomatitis are 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 Mt. Vernon 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. We’re Drs. Geren & Mady of Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria. We help our patients achieve healthy and beautiful smiles. If you have any questions about smile makeovers, give us a call at 703-360-5881.
Common cosmetic dentistry procedures used in smile makeovers include teeth whitening, gum contouring, veneers, bonding, and dental implants. At Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry, we offer:
Sedation dentistry
Dental implants
Invisalign
Dental crowns
Teeth whitening
We hope to see you in our Alexandria office soon!
