Cоld ѕоrеѕ аrе саuѕеd bу thе hеrреѕ ѕіmрlеx vіruѕ, а common аnd infectious vіruѕ whісh іѕ uѕuаllу contacted durіng сhіldhооd аnd hіdеѕ іn thе nеrvе gаnglіа nеаr whеrе уоur соld ѕоrе usually арреаrѕ. Thе vіruѕ саn rеmаіn dormant fоr months оr уеаrѕ wіthоut rеарреаrіng, untіl уоur bоdу bесоmеѕ unbаlаnсеd. Your nаturаl bоdу dеfеnѕеѕ keep thе vіruѕ іn сhесk untіl уоur defenses drор bесаuѕе уоu mау fееl tired, upset оr ѕtrеѕѕеd; уоu rеѕіѕtаnсе іѕ lоwеrеd, уоu hаvе а fеvеr, overexposure tо thе ѕun оr wind, оr maybe уоu аrе mеnѕtruаtіng, аnd suddenly уоu feel thаt fаmіlіаr tіnglіng sensation. Read more »

Dеntаl Aѕѕіѕtаntѕ nееd tо mаkе ѕurе thеу fully undеrѕtаnd thе rіѕk оf соmmunісаblе dіѕеаѕеѕ. A соmmunісаblе dіѕеаѕе іѕ one thаt іѕ trаnѕmіttеd bу ѕаlіvа, blооd, аnd оthеr bоdіlу fluіdѕ. Dеntаl Assistants аrе аt а vеrу hіgh risk bесаuѕе their hands соmе іntо соntасt wіth раtіеnt’s mоuthѕ аll dау lоng. Thіѕ еxроѕеѕ thеm tо ѕаlіvа аnd оftеn blооd. Whіlе раtіеntѕ аrе аѕkеd tо dіѕсlоѕе іnfоrmаtіоn аbоut соmmunісаblе dіѕеаѕеѕ іnсludіng HIV, many choose nоt tо. Sоmе соmmunісаblе dіѕеаѕеѕ ѕuсh аѕ herpes fоrm ѕоrеѕ іn thе mоuth аnd Dеntаl Assistants need tо bе аblе tо іdеntіfу thеm. A Dеntаl Aѕѕіѕtаnt ѕhоuld assume every patient іѕ соntаgіоuѕ аnd tаkе аll precautions аgаіnѕt іnfесtіоn. Read more »

Canker sores are non-contagious and are most commonly found in the oral area of the mouth. Many people have these once in a while, as they are caused in a break in mucous membrane, for example if you burn your mouth with a hot drink or food. For others they become a regular problem, at this point it is considered a disease known as Recurrent Apthous stomatitis.
Whilst sores on the tongue, gum or other part of the mouth can be easily accessed, throat ones cannot. This is a problem because it means the usual remedies such as a mouthwash or other solution cannot reach the sore, and mouthwashes should never be swallowed.
These throat sores are most often caused by food allergies, though diet deficiencies or stress can also trigger them. It seems that canker sores are more common in women than men, which suggests hormonal change may have something to do with the appearance of canker sores in some women. In some cases it is a mystery why some people get them and others do not. Canker sores should not be confused with cold sores, which cause by the herpes virus.
To prevent canker sores occurring, you can work with your doctor to examine your diet and see if this is the cause. If you eat a lot of junk food, chances are this is causing the sores. Taking a daily multivitamin supplement may help in reducing canker sores in the throat as a lack of vitamins C and B12 as well as folic acid and iron are said to be connected with canker sores.
Once the sores occur, all you can do is wait for them to go. A sore typically lasts 10 – 14 days. In that time, if the sore is very uncomfortable, then you can try a mild anaesthetic throat spray to ease the pain or a mild painkiller. Chamomile and sage are also good for sores. Chamomile tea is easily available, add to the tea some fresh sage leaves and wait for it to go tepid, then drink it. It is also helpful to avoid spicy, salty or overly acidic foods.

You can get canker sores from biting your lip. It’s true; I read it on the internet, much like you’re doing now. Canker sores are non-contagious, unlike the cold sores caused by the herpes simplex virus. They’re a small ulcer that can form on most of the mucus membranes and exposed surfaces inside your mouth and throat. They are very painful, and are primarily caused by poor diet, stress, and mouth abrasions or cuts. Read more »

Maybe you have not heard of the mouth infection thrush, but you probably have heard of the candida fungus, more commonly known as yeast, that causes the condition. The fungus can also cause diaper rash in babies and vaginal infections in women. Read more »

In common use, weakness and fatigue have similar meanings, but for the medical community the two words are not the same, and confusing the two can result in misleading medical advice. People who are getting certain mouth sores on a regular basis may deal with fatigue as supposed to weakness. Differentiating the two will help a great deal to treat your condition properly. Read more »

What do think of when you hear the word steroids? Steroids have received more publicity and scrutiny because professional athletes have used them in a way they were never intended to be used. Professional baseball players have virtually ensured that no American household is without some knowledge or some idea of what steroids do to the human body. Read more »

In many cases, the term mouth ulcer sounds more serious than the condition to which it refers. The term refers to sores or open lesions that form in the mouth of affected individuals. The obtrusions can occur for a multitude of reasons, and many people often spend their lives suffering through the outbreaks and never knowing the origin of their perpetual discomfort. Read more »

Once you learn that you have herpes and come to terms with that fact, you will need to decide how you want to deal with the condition. There are many treatment options. It is important to make clear that there is no cure for the virus. However, there are many options that seem to be effective in limiting, if not controlling, the symptoms brought on by the illness. Read more »

Here is your chance to learn a little more about the mouth infection known as thrush. The first thing you should know is that the infection is caused by a yeast fungus, and a diagnosis of this condition is as likely to come from your dentist as from any other health care professional. Read more »