Stomatitis
(Inflammation of Mouth):
Stomatitis is an
inflammation of the
mucous lining of any
of the structures
in the mouth, which
may involve the cheeks,
gums, tongue, lips,
and roof or floor
of the mouth.
The
inflammation can be
caused by conditions
in the mouth itself,
such as poor oral
hygiene, poorly fitted
dentures, or from
mouth burns from hot
food or drinks, or
by conditions that
affect the entire
body, such as medications,
allergic reactions,
or infections. A form
of stomatitis known
as stomatitis
nicotina
can be caused by smoking
cigars, cigarettes,
and pipes, and is
characterized by small
red bumps on the roof
of the mouth. When
it also involves an
inflammation of the
gingiva, it is called
gingivostomatitis.
Herpes
Labialis (Involvement
of the Lips):
Herpes
labialis is an infection
caused by the herpes
simplex virus, characterized
by an eruption of
small and usually
painful blisters on
the lips, mouth, or
the skin around the
mouth. These blisters
are commonly called
cold sores or fever
blisters.
More
info..
Gingivitis
(Inflamation of the
Gums): Gingivitis
is the inflammation
of the gums (gingiva)
around the teeth.
Gingivitis may be
caused by a build
up of plaque and tartar
due to improper cleaning
of teeth, or by injury
to the gums from over-vigorous
brushing. The condition
is generally reversible.
Brushing teeth thoroughly,
but gently, with toothpaste
and flossing with
dental floss are the
best ways to prevent
gingivitis. However,
when caused due to
deficiencies of vitamins
such as Vitamins B
and C, the required
vitamins must be provided.
Gingivitis caused
by the herpes virus
doesn’t respond
to normal treatment
protocols and requires
specific therapy.
Oral
Herpes Oral
Herpes, also
called cold
sores or
fever blisters, is
a painful infection
caused by the herpes
simplex virus (HSV
1). Oral herpes
most often occurs
on the lips, nose,
and the surrounding
areas. The type
of herpes which typically
infects the genital
area is called herpes
simplex 2, and is
very similar to oral
herpes. Oral
herpes can also be
transmitted to the
genitals through oral
sex.
Oral herpes (cold
sores) are highly
contagious when a
flare up is present,
and can be contagious
even when a herpes
lesion is not visible.
This is called viral
shedding. Children
often become infected
with the herpes virus
by contact with parents,
siblings, or other
close relatives who
have a herpes lesion
on or around their
mouth.
Therefore, learning
about the herpes virus
is very important,
whether or not you
have been diagnosed
with the herpes virus.
On this page you will
find information regarding
herpes and cold sores.
Initially, an oral
herpes outbreak may
appear as an irritated
area. This can
be accompanied by
burning, itching,
or tingling in the
region where the herpes
outbreak will eventually
appear. When left
untreated, the appearance
of a cold sore, or
a cluster of very
small fluid filled
blisters, is usually
what occurs next during
an oral herpes flare
up.
Ninety percent of
all the people will
have at least one
herpes outbreak in
their lives.
Some children who
are affected with
cold sores may become
seriously ill. However,
after the first infection,
many people develop
antibodies and never
have another oral
herpes outbreak. About
40% of American adults,
however, have repeated
oral herpes outbreaks.
Herpes lesions around
the mouth are usually
transmitted by such
forms of contact as
kissing an infected
person or sharing
eating utensils, towels,
or razors.
A child can spread
the herpes virus by
rubbing his or her
cold sore and then
touching other children.
Most people infected
with the herpes virus
became infected before
they were 10 years
old.
The herpes virus is
highly contagious.
Anyone experiencing
symptoms of a cold
sore or herpes lesion
must be very cautious
when being intimate
with another person.
Those who have symptoms
of herpes, either
on their face or in
the genitals, should
refrain from contact
with another person
to help avoid transmission
of herpes. If
the herpes virus has
been transmitted,
the infection is permanent. |
