Dr. Bhairavee Panchal

chronic consumption of chewing gums sometimes causes side effects because too much xylitol has been known to draw too much water into the gut with it or it may get fermented in the gut by intestinal bacteria which results in nausea,bloating, diarrhea and a psychological feeling of dependence. Apart from these most of the chewing gum contains aspartame, which in the body is broken down to phenylalanine, few of the people have genetic abnormality to metabolise it. So it leads to phenylketonuria in them. This informations are usually mentioned in most of the chewing gum brands.

Ulcer from last four month is little more time you first know the cause of ulcer in mouth main reason is said to be Hurry Worry and curry Nutritional deficiencies, Poor dental hygiene, Hormonal imbalance. Maintain good digestion and oral hygiene .apply boroglycerine and take B complex and folic acid tablet twice daily. You need to have precautions. Avoid eating spicy, oily foods and hot beverages. Include fresh fruits containing vitamin C and raw vegetables as part of your diet. Include fresh yogurt, buttermilk, cottage cheese and other dairy products in your diet. Maintain good oral hygiene. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush. Apply honey and turmeric mix on ulcer this helps in reduce scarring and hastens the process of new tissue growth. Reduce your stress levels by activity that you find relaxing, such as yoga, meditation or exercise. Be careful and see dental surgeon and get it checked.

Take Cosmos 30C 3 doses daily (morning, evening and night) for 2 weeks. It will be cured. Take care... :)

Stop your TOBACCO habit. Get yourself checked by an ORAL PATHOLOGIST or a dentist at least. Early detection is important to prevent CANCER. Do not ignore.

Oral medicine is a branch of dental science which deals with mouth ulcers, red and white patches in mouth, diseases associated with tobacco and gutkha chewing, diseases of tongue, jaw joints, jaw muscles and many more. Patients suffering from any of the above disease should visit an oral medicine specialist for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Dear Lybrate user, your vitamin B-12 levels are absolutely normal. Recurrent mouth ulcers can also be due to stress, dehydration, smoking, excess alcohol consumption or some underlying medical condition. Get your blood sugar also checked once. Keep yourself hydrated by consuming plenty of water and fluids. You may also consult a general physician for further queries.

Anterior bite plane cemented to molars for minimum 4-6 months will help open the bite. Prosthodontic treatment with crowns will need RCT of all lower posteriors. Not advisable at your age.

There are so many causes of bleeding gums - - brushing too hard - poor oral hygiene. - vitamin deficiency - taking blood thinners or other medications - bleeding or clotting disorders - mouth sores - other medical problems, including diabetes, heart disease, leukemia or scurvy few advice to stop bleeding gums-- - visit to a dentist for professional cleaning once in a year - use a soft toothbrush -- and brush properly! brush your teeth for at least two minutes twice a day and after meals. Hard brushing can further damage the soft tissues of your mouth. - floss at least once a day and be sure to floss beyond the gum line to remove more plaque. - control bleeding by applying pressure to the area with a cold compress. - rinse with salt water to keep the area clean. - avoid mouthwashes that contain alcohol, which can dry out your mouth. - stay away from smoking and other tobacco products, which can aggravate bleeding gums.

Get scaling polishing done by a dentist than brush twice daily drink plenty of water use brush as tongue cleaner add diners to your diet like banana green vegetables etc use betadine mouth wash twice daily.

Go for restoration of the cavities and scaling followed by bleaching for a brighter and whiter teeth.