At Designer Smiles, one of the most common complaints we hear from Fargo 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 Fargo population. Canker sores can be attributed to stress, tissue irritation, or acidic foods.
Dr. Dennis Hetland 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. Fargo cold sore sufferers should be aware that they can become infected. At Designer Smiles, 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 Fargo 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. Dennis Hetland reminds patients that eating a well balanced diet, drinking plenty of water, and not smoking can all aid in oral health and hygiene.
To schedule an appointment, or ask about other oral concerns, contact Designer Smiles today.
Designer Smiles in Fargo provides the full spectrum of general, cosmetic, and pediatric dental services. We offer porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, dental implants, general dentistry, restorative dentistry and complete smile makeovers.
The following online articles were used as source material for this blog:
‘Dental Health and Canker Sores,’ WebMD, November 2011, https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/canker-sores, accessed on November 29, 2011
Contact Designer Smiles:
701-298-9400
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
3525 25th St S
Fargo, North Dakota
58104
