Who has not suffered at least once in their life because of an infection or inflammation of the mouth? We all know how painful they are, but few people know the causes of and ways of prevention.

Let’s see what can be done to relieve symptoms of these diseases, so annoying and especially to prevent their occurrence.

Oral thrush

Thrush develops in serous fluid-filled blisters (transparent), which, by breaking, give rise to superficial ulceration of the mouth, covered by white deposits or occasionally yellow deposits surrounded by a red border. Depending on their depth, may bleed if they are injured. Can appear as a single lesion or as groups and can be localized on the tongue, cheeks, inside the lips, the tongue base or mouth.

The causes are related to many factors:

• Infectious (viral infection);
• Food: irritant food (blue cheese, chili, pepper, mustard, nuts, chocolate), acidic (citrus, pineapple, strawberry, raspberry);
• Trauma (biting your own mouth, braces and dentures, aggressive teeth brushing);
• Medications (long-term treatment with antibiotics);
• Hormone (menstruation, pregnancy);
• Vitamin lack (lack of vitamin A);
• Stress.

Thrush is a very painful disease, with burning sensation in the mouth. Lesion development peak in about 12 hours after first pain and heal spontaneously within 2-10 days without leaving scars. Recurrences are common, is not contagious. Very important are measures to prevent the aphthae by maintaining good hygiene and avoiding foods that trigger this disease.

Gingivitis

Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums, due to unhygienic maintenance of mouth. Causes of gingivitis is the presence and activity of unwanted bacteria. Bacteria is organized as a soft mass, called plaque. If this remains near the gum, it will inevitably lead to an inflammatory response due to bacterial toxins. During pregnancy, especially in the last three months, we meet frequently gum infection. Ill gum is red, swollen, painful and prone to bleeding.

When the gums are inflamed, avoid using toothbrush and rinse your mouth with antiseptic solution: hydrogen peroxide (one tablespoon in a glass of water), potassium permanganate, tincture of iodine (5 drops in a glass of water). It is advisable to carry out treatment, encouraged or supervised by a physician.

Gingivitis prevention must be done by maintaining constant mouth hygiene, avoiding irritating substances (alcohol, tobacco, pepper, etc.). Regular dental control prevents gingivitis.