Treating Canker Sores, Lesions, and Fever Blisters

Categories: Dental Health

White Family Dental Treats Cankers Sores Lesions and Fever Blisters

At White Family Dental, one of the most common complaints we hear from Elizabethtown dentistry patients is problems with mouth sores.

There are many different kinds of oral lesions which can make eating and talking painful. Some are annoying yet harmless, while other sores are more serious and require medical intervention.

Though not contagious, the most common complaint is canker sores, which affect an estimated eighty percent of the Hershey population. Canker sores can be attributed to stress, tissue irritation, or acidic foods.

Dr. Ed White can prescribe a topical dental paste to relieve pain and guard against infection. Recurring canker sores can sometimes be a symptom of a larger health problem.

Another common complaint is fever blisters or cold sores, which are contagious, fluid-filled blisters. Leola cold sore sufferers should be aware that they can become infected. At White Family Dental, we advise our patients on how to treat cold sores and avoid further breakouts.

Fungal infections and oral cancer can cause sores in the mouth and throat. See your Leola dentist if you experience any of the following:

Lumps or discolored patches in the mouth lasting longer than three weeks
Unusually large lesions
Multiple sores

Dr. Ed White reminds patients that eating a well balanced diet, drinking plenty of water, and not smoking can all aid in oral health and hygiene.

White Family Dental in Elizabethtown  provides the full spectrum of general, cosmetic, and pediatric dental services. We offer cosmetic dentistry, sedation dentistry, root canals, Invisalign clear braces, teeth whitening and complete smile makeovers.

To schedule an appointment, or ask about other oral concerns, contact White Family Dental today at 717-367-1336.

Dr. Ed White
White Family Dental
100 Continental Dr
Elizabethtown Pennsylvania
717-367-1336
http://www.etowndental.com/about/

The following online articles were used as source material for this blog:
‘Mouth Sores,’ American Academy of Otolaryngology, December 2010, http://www.entnet.org/HealthInformation/mouthSores.cfm, accessed on November 29, 2011
‘Dental Health and Canker Sores,’ WebMD, November 2011, http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/canker-sores, accessed on November 29, 2011