There is a disease that always comes to your mouth when you are tired. That’s stomatitis. Stomatitis is an inflammation of the oral mucosa, and blisters and ulcers occur in the mouth. There are various causes of stomatitis, such as reduced immunity, stress, and allergies, and it is mainly caused by external stimuli such as chewing the cheeks or being stabbed by rough food.
When the symptoms of stomatitis worsen, fever and a burning sensation in the mouth make it difficult to eat. Here’s a quick way to get rid of stomatitis, which reduces quality of life.
1. Be sure to brush your teeth
The most important thing to prevent and recover from stomatitis is oral hygiene. Be sure to brush your teeth within 30 minutes following eating and before going to bed. Use a soft toothbrush that does not irritate the gums. After brushing your teeth, rinse thoroughly under running water and dry in a sunny and well-ventilated place.
2. Gargle
Gargling can help heal stomatitis. This is because it inhibits the bacteria in the mouth and prevents the growth of inflammation. Gargles containing sweet alcohol can irritate the mouth, so it is best to get a gargle that is right for you at the hospital. It is best to gargle following brushing your teeth and eat at least 20-30 minutes following gargling.
3. Drink plenty of water
Drinking plenty of water can help keep your mouth from drying out. When the mouth is dry, the sterilization effect by saliva is not done well, so stomatitis is easy to occur. If you drink a lot of water in the early stages of stomatitis to keep your saliva from drying out, you can get better quickly.
4. Avoid sugar
Sugar slows the healing of inflammation by causing bacteria in the mouth to multiply. Stomatitis is closely related to the bacteria in the mouth. Avoid foods that contain sugar, such as chocolate or sweet drinks, and if your toothpaste contains sugar, it is better to replace it with another product.
5, taking vitamins
It is good to take vitamins for stomatitis. However, it is better to take nutritional supplements than to eat food to recover from stomatitis. This is because there is a limit to the intake of vitamins through food. Also, be careful with sour foods rich in vitamins, such as lemons and tangerines, as they can make the inflamed area sting and hurt.
6. Do not irritate the mouth
Irritating the mouth can worsen the inflammation. Foods that irritate the mouth include nuts, sweets, spicy, salty and sour foods, coarse foods, and alcohol. Smoking or using irritating toothpaste can also make inflammation worse. It is also not good to eat in a hurry or speak with food in your mouth while eating. If you want to recover from stomatitis quickly, eat soft and bland foods slowly and avoid drinking and smoking. Also, toothpaste or mouthwash containing ‘sodium lauryl sulfate’ can stimulate stomatitis, so it is recommended to replace toothpaste containing the ingredient.
7. Get plenty of rest
Stomatitis tends to occur when fatigue and stress accumulate. Efforts are needed to overcome this. Getting enough sleep and eating well can help relieve stomatitis. In addition, if you develop muscle strength and stamina through regular exercise, you can reduce the occurrence of stomatitis later.
In addition, the use of stomatitis ointment helps in the recovery of stomatitis. However, drugs are not the basic treatment. Hidak dental counselor Yeo Byeong-young (Gangnam Luden Plus Dental Clinic) said on Hidak TV, “Applied drugs or spraying drugs can remove oral lesions or temporarily reduce mucosal pain. However, if stomatitis is not treated radically, it is easy to recur. In particular, if it is not simple stomatitis, the symptoms may worsen over time, so it is important to receive an accurate diagnosis and treatment.” If the inflammation in the mouth persists for a long time or recurs in the same location, you should visit a hospital for diagnosis.
Help = Hidak Consulting Doctor Yeo Byeong-young (Gangnam Luden Plus Dental Clinic)
