MOUTH DISORDERS Your mouth is 1 of the most important parts of your body. Any problem that affects your mouth can make it hard to eat, drink or even smile. Some common mouth problems include: * Cold sores - painful sores on the lips & around the mouth, caused by a virus * Canker sores - painful sores in the mouth, caused by bacteria or viruses * Thrush - a yeast infection that causes white patches in your mouth * Leukoplakia - white patches of excess cell growth on the cheeks, gums or tongue, common in smokers * Dry mouth - a lack of enough saliva, caused by some medicines & certain diseases * Gum or tooth problems * Bad breath Treatment for mouth disorders varies, depending on the problem. Keeping a clean mouth by brushing * flossing often is important.
Posted on: Sun, 15 Sep 2013 07:50:02 +0000
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