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What are the signs of mouth problems? Your mouth is made up of your lips, tongue, gums, teeth, cheek lining, mouth floor, hard palate, soft palate, uvula, and tonsils. Your mouth helps you breathe, talk, swallow, taste and chew. Symptoms involving the mouth are extremely common and affect people in all age groups. General mouth symptoms The range of mouth symptoms includes: Bad breath Bleeding Burning or scalding sensation Deformity of the mouth or its structures Difficulty chewing or swallowing Excessive salivation or drooling Itching Pain and soreness including dental pain due to dental disease and problems Patches or spots that can be red or white, smooth or raised Rash, blisters, ulcers or sores Swelling or enlargement of the gums, tonsils, lips or tongue Mouth symptoms can be a symptom of a variety of disorders and diseases including infection, inflammation, allergy, genetic disorders, trauma, malignancy, metabolic diseases, and other abnormal processes. Mouth symptoms can vary in character and intensity depending on the underlying cause and individual factors, and may be felt all the time or only during certain activities, such as eating, drinking, chewing or breathing. Mouth symptoms can gradually build over weeks or months, such as a painful sore that does not heal. In addition, ongoing mouth symptoms can be due to chronic or long-term conditions, such as diabetes, oral cancer, or Down syndrome. Mouth symptoms can also appear suddenly, such as lip or tongue swelling due to an allergic reaction or injury. What other symptoms might occur with mouth symptoms? Mouth symptoms may occur with other symptoms, which vary depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition. For example, white patches of pus on the tonsils combined with a sore throat and fever may be due to a streptococcal infection (strep throat). Symptoms of an infection that can occur with mouth symptoms Infection-related symptoms include: •Earache •Flu-like symptoms (fatigue, fever, sore throat, headache, cough, aches and pains) •Loss of appetite •Rash •Runny nose or stuffy nose •Swelling of the jaw or face •Swollen lymph nodes in the neck Other symptoms that might occur with mouth symptoms Mouth symptoms may occur with many other symptoms that can affect almost any area of the body and are associated with a large variety of diseases, disorders and conditions. Symptoms may include: •Blurred vision, excessive hunger and thirst, fatigue and weight loss, which may occur with problems due to diabetes •Dizziness, paleness, fatigue and weakness due to pernicious anemia (decrease in red blood cells due to poor vitamin B12 absorption) •Problems with infant feeding and other developmental delays or disabilities in infants and children due to such conditions as Down syndrome, cleft lip, and cleft palate •Spitting blood and jaw deformity due to trauma Serious symptoms that might indicate a life-threatening condition In some cases, mouth symptoms can indicate a serious or life-threatening condition that should be immediately evaluated in an emergency setting, such as an anaphylactic reaction. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, have any of these life-threatening symptoms: •Bluish coloration of the lips or fingernails •Confusion, disorientation, or change in level of consciousness or alertness, such as passing out or unresponsiveness •Coughing up blood •Hives on the neck or face •Paralysis, drooping of the face, or inability to move any part of the body •Respiratory or breathing problems, such as shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, labored breathing, wheezing, not breathing, or choking •Severe tongue redness, warmth or swelling •Slurred, garbled or confused speech, or inability to talk •Sudden swelling of the face, lips, or around the eyes What causes mouth symptoms? Mouth symptoms can be related to a wide variety of diseases, disorders and conditions. Some causes of mouth symptoms are serious, even life threatening, such as an anaphylactic reaction. Other causes may be relatively mild, such as the common cold or dental problems. Infectious causes of mouth symptoms Viral, yeast and bacterial infections that can cause mouth symptoms include: •Hairy leukoplakia (caused by Epstein-Barr virus; occurs most often in people with HIV/AIDS infection) •Hand, foot, and mouth disease (caused by the coxsackievirus) •Herpangina (infection of the throat and mouth caused by the coxsackievirus) •Impetigo (infection commonly affecting children caused by Staphylococcus aureus or group A Streptococcus) •Oral herpes virus infection (also known as herpetic stomatitis) •Oral thrush (also called candidiasis, which is caused by the yeast Candida albicans) •Strep throat (bacterial throat infection caused by group A Streptococcus) Allergic causes of mouth symptoms Mouth symptoms, particularly a swollen tongue or sores, can be due to allergic reactions including: •Anaphylactic allergic reaction •Food or drug allergy, such as penicillin or codeine •Insect bite allergy, such as from a bee sting Traumatic causes of mouth symptoms Mouth symptoms can be caused by mouth trauma or irritated and inflamed tissues, which make the mouth more susceptible to infection. Traumatic causes include: •Acid or corrosive chemical burn •Biting the tongue, lips, or inside of the cheeks •Burning the mouth, such as with hot liquids, hot food, or spicy food •Laceration, abrasion or contusion of the mouth Dental causes of mouth symptoms Some mouth symptoms can be caused by dental problems or dental treatment including: •Aggressive dental exam or cleaning •Cavities •Dental appliances, dentures, or jagged or misaligned teeth •Gingivitis •Periodontitis •Teething (in infants and toddlers) Common causes of mouth symptoms Mouth symptoms can also be due to the following conditions or habits that are common in many people’s lives: •Alcohol use •Breathing through your mouth, which leads to a dry mouth •Chapped lips •Dehydration •Dietary or nutritional deficiencies •Dry mouth (xerostomia) •Hormonal changes, such as menstrual periods, pregnancy, and menopause v •Medications •Poor oral hygiene •Smoking •Stress Genetic disorders that can cause mouth symptoms Mouth symptoms can be due to genetic diseases, disorders, conditions, and birth defects including: •Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (congenital disorder) •Down syndrome •Hereditary angioedema (serious genetic disorder that causes periodic swelling of the throat and other areas) •Lymphangioma (birth defect) Other diseases, disorders and conditions that can cause mouth symptoms Mouth symptoms can be due to a variety of other diseases, disorders and conditions including: Acromegaly (hormonal disorder) Burning mouth syndrome Diabetes (chronic disease that affects your body’s ability to use sugar for energy) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) Leukoplakia (pre_______ sores in the oral cavity that can lead to ______) Oral lichen planus (inflammatory disorder) Pellagra (skin lesions and other problems caused by deficiency in vitamin B3, which is also known as niacin) Pernicious anemia (decrease in red blood cells due to poor vitamin B12 absorption) Salivary duct stone Sjögren's syndrome Tongue and oral _______ (commonly caused by human papillomavirus) Questions for diagnosing the cause of mouth symptoms To diagnose the underlying cause of mouth symptoms, your doctor or licensed health care provider will ask you several questions related to your symptoms. Giving complete answers to these questions will help your provider diagnose the underlying cause. Questions asked during your examination generally include: Is your tongue swollen? If so, is the whole tongue swollen or just a portion of the tongue? When did the tongue swelling start? When did the symptoms first appear? Did you eat any foods or have contact with any unusual substances before the symptoms started (for example, seafood, shellfish, latex, or an insect bite)? v Do you have any pain? Do you smoke or use smokeless tobacco products? Have you had any changes in the texture or appearance of the tongue or skin on the mouth? Have you noticed any mouth sores or lesions? What is your medical and dental history? Have you had any recent infections or injuries? What medications, supplements, and herbal drugs are you taking? What are the potential complications of mouth symptoms? Complications associated with mouth symptoms can be progressive and vary depending on the underlying cause. Because mouth symptoms can be due to serious diseases, failure to seek treatment can result in complications and permanent damage. It is important to contact your health care provider when you have unexplained or persistent mouth symptoms. Once the underlying cause is diagnosed, it is important to follow the treatment plan you and your health care provider design specifically for you to lower your risk of potential complications including: •Difficulty breathing (blocking the airway) •Discomfort •Respiratory arrest from anaphylactic shock •Spread of infection |
| SYMPTOMS | DIAGNOSIS | SELF-CARE | |
| 1. Is the person an infant or child? | Yes See "Mouth Problems in Infants and Children." | ||
| No | |||
| 2. Do you have pain in your mouth? | Yes Go to Question 6.* No | ||
| 3. Do you have painless white or gray sores that may have a hard, raised coating on the tongue or the inside of the cheeks? Yes | This lesion may be a pre______ LEUKOPLAKIA, more common in those who use tobacco. | See your doctor. Stop smoking or using other tobacco products to help prevent oral c______. See your dentist if sharp or rough teeth or dental work are causing irritation. No | |
| 4. Do you have a painless lesion, growth or lump on the lip or face? | Yes | This may be SQUAMOUS CELL SKIN _______. | See your doctor. When there is any change in the color, size, texture or appearance of the skin, or if there is pain, itching or bleeding from a lesion, lump or mole, see your doctor. No |
| 5. Do you have a painless, fluid-filled sac that may be bluish in color on the inner lips, gums, palate or under the tongue? Yes | This may be a MUCOCELE, a harmless cyst that may be caused by sucking mouth tissue between the teeth. | These cysts usually go away on their own. To avoid infection, only a doctor should open these cysts. No | |
| *6. Do you have pain or swelling under your tongue or in your cheek, especially while eating or drinking? | Yes | This may be a blockage in a salivary duct, possibly caused by a SALIVARY DUCT STONE. | See your doctor. No |
| 7. Do you have small open and painful sores that are white or yellowish with a red border on the inner lips or cheek, gums or tongue? | Yes | These may be CANKER SORES. They may be caused by viral infections. | Canker sores usually heal on their own. To relieve discomfort, rinse with salt water or diluted hydrogen peroxide, or apply an over-the-counter oral gel. You may also use an analgesic such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen to relieve pain. See your doctor if your symptoms don't improve. No |
| 8. Do you have a sore that is red and crusted on your lip or on the outer edge of your lips? Yes | This may be a COLD SORE, caused by a type of HERPES VIRUS. | Cold sores usually go away on their own. Analgesics, such as acetaminophen, and cold sore ointments can help relieve the discomfort. No | |
| 9. Do you have a red, swollen tongue or lips? | Yes | This may be an ALLERGIC REACTION to a medicine or another ALLERGEN. | URGENT See your doctor or go to the nearest emergency room right away if you have any trouble breathing. An antihistamine may help relieve other allergy symptoms. No |
| 10. Do you wear dentures that seem to rub your gums or irritate your mouth? | Yes | MISFITTING DENTURES can cause mouth pain. | See your dentist. No |
| 11. Do you have red and swollen gums that may bleed when you brush or floss? Yes | You may have GUM DISEASE such as GINGIVITIS or PERIODONTITIS, or a CAVITY, usually caused by poor ORAL HYGIENE. | See your dentist. Good oral hygiene, such as regular brushing, flossing and dental checkups, and eating a healthy diet can help prevent gum diseases. No | |
| 12. Do you have small, painful bumps on your tongue? Yes | These bumps are probably INFLAMED PAPILLAE (where the taste buds are) due to an injury from a burn caused by hot food or drink, or a self-inflicted bite. | The inflammation and bump will usually go away on its own. Avoid hot, spicy and acidic foods. Use an analgesic, such acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to relieve pain. No | |
| 13. Do you have creamy white patches on the tongue, inner cheek or gums that are painful when scraped? Yes | This may be CANDIDIASIS (ORAL THRUSH) caused by a fungus growing out of control. | This condition usually goes away on its own. Eat unsweetened yogurt with live cultures to restore the natural balance of bacteria in your body. Gargle with salt water or use analgesics, such as acetaminophen, to relieve discomfort. If your symptoms get worse or don't improve, see your doctor. He or she may prescribe an antifungal medicine. No | |
| 14. Do you have raised patches of white lines or bumps that may also include red open sores on the inside of your cheeks or sides of the tongue? Yes | You may have ORAL LICHEN PLANUS, an inflammatory condition that may have many causes. | This condition may go away without treatment. Practice good oral hygiene, such as regular brushing and flossing, don't eat foods that irritate your mouth, limit alcohol consumption, and stop smoking. See your doctor if your symptoms get worse or don't improve. No | |
| 15. Do you have a burning sensation in your mouth that may involve several areas? Yes | You may have BURNING MOUTH SYNDROME (BMS). | See your doctor. Treatment often depends on underlying causes. Stop smoking or using other tobacco products. Their use may be the cause or may make the problem worse. No | |
| 16. Do you have cracking or open sores in the corners of your mouth? Yes | These tender sores may result from a vitamin deficiency or from chapped lips. Use a soothing ointment on these cracked areas. Take riboflavin and/or a multivitamin if you think your diet isn't adequate. | See your doctor if your symptoms don't improve. |
| Tooth Problems See complete list of charts. A tooth that causes ongoing pain may be a sign of a serious problem. Use this chart to determine if you need to see your dentist right away. SYMPTOMS DIAGNOSIS SELF-CARE Begin Here 1. Did you have an injury that knocked out a tooth? Yes | You have TOOTH LOSS. | DENTAL EMERGENCY See your dentist or go to the emergency room right away. Keep the tooth moist. It's best to keep the tooth in your mouth until you get to the dentist or emergency room. The tooth may be saved. No |
| 2. Do you have pain that is specific to one tooth? | No Go to Question 5.* | Yes |
| 3. Have you broken or chipped a tooth, or is the tooth loose in its socket? Yes | Your pain may be from a FRACTURED, CRACKED or LOOSE TOOTH. | Save any pieces of the tooth, wrap them in a cool, moist cloth and see your dentist as soon as possible. No |
| 4. Do you feel pain when you eat cold foods or liquids? Yes | Your pain may be from a CAVITY. | Make an appointment to see your dentist. Proper brushing and flossing along with fluoride rinses and coatings, as suggested by your dentist, may prevent tooth decay. No |
| *5. Do you have redness or swelling around one or more teeth, in your gums or in your face? Yes | You may have a dental ABSCESS or an INFECTION in a tooth, gums or other tissues. | URGENT See your dentist or doctor right away. No |
| 6. Do you have redness and swelling in large areas of your gums, or is the skin inside your mouth peeling? Yes You may have an infection such as TRENCH MOUTH, GINGIVITIS or PERIODONTITIS. A rare drug reaction, STEVENS-JOHNSON REACTION, may also cause this. See your dentist or doctor right away. You may be given antibiotics to stop the infection. Over-the-counter pain relievers, such as acetaminophen, may relieve discomfort. Many of these infections can be prevented with proper dental care, such as brushing and flossing regularly. No | ||
| 7. Do you have headaches, pain near your ear, headaches, or do you hear a cracking sound when you bite? Yes Your pain may be from TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT (TMJ) syndrome, a condition that affects the jaw. Try relaxing your jaw when you are tense or nervous. Stop chewing gum. Try a mild anti-inflammatory medicine, such as ibuprofen. If you don't get better, see your dentist. |
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Symptoms Toothache Abscess (Toothache) Bad Breath Swollen Gum Eroded Enamel Puffy gums Eroded teeth Sour Taste in Your Mouth Dry mouth, or xerostomia Loose Teeth Mouth Sore White or Brown Lines on Kids' Teeth Abscess (Toothache) pain swelling redness in the gums bad taste in the mouth fever What is Oral Health? Oral Health is the absence of active disease in the mouth. Good dental or oral care is important to maintaining healthy teeth, gums and tongue. Worldwide, 60–90% of school children and nearly 100% of adults have dental cavities. Dental cavities can be prevented by maintaining a constant low level of fluoride in the oral cavity. Severe periodontal (gum) disease, which may result in tooth loss, is found in 15–20% of middle-aged (35-44 years) adults. Globally, about 30% of people aged 65–74 have no natural teeth. Risk factors for oral diseases include an unhealthy diet, tobacco use, harmful alcohol use and poor oral hygiene, and social determinants. Oral Cavity The mouth, or oral cavity, includes your teeth, gums, the soft and hard palates, tongue, tonsils, and salivary glands. These oral structures allow you to eat and drink as well as breathe when your nose is plugged. Your mouth also works with the larynx to help you speak. Anteriorly, the oral cavity begins behind the opening of the lips, called the oral fissure, and posteriorly it opens into the oropharynx. The oral cavity is divided into the oral cavity proper and the vestibule. •Oral cavity proper: This space includes everything behind the teeth. The roof of the mouth is formed by the hard palate, and the floor is formed by the anterior two-thirds of the tongue and the mucous membrane that covers the sides of the tongue and attaches it to the mandible. •Vestibule: This space is between the cheeks and lips externally and the teeth and gums internally. Two muscular fleshy folds (the lips) surround the oral fissure. Skin covers the lips externally, and the interior is lined with a mucous membrane. Median folds of the mucous membrane called the labial frenulae connect the lips to the gums. The lips contain the orbicularis oris, which puckers the lips and is sometimes referred to as the kissing muscle. The little groove that runs from the upper lip toward the nose is called the philtrum. The walls of the vestibule are formed by the internal surface of the cheeks, which contain the buccinator muscles, and are also covered internally with mucous membrane. The teeth and gums The teeth are firmly affixed to the upper and lower jaws in sockets called dental alveoli. Teeth are used for biting, chewing, and assisting with speaking. Children have 20 primary teeth, and adults have 32. Sixteen teeth are in each jaw. Most of these teeth erupt by the middle of the teenage years, but wisdom teeth may not erupt until the 20s. The gingivae are made of fibrous connective tissue and covered with a mucous membrane. The gingivae are attached to the alveolar processes of the mandible and maxilla and the necks of the teeth. The palate The palate forms the roof of the mouth and the floor of the nasal cavities. It has two parts: a hard palate and a soft palate: The hard palate forms the anterior part of the palate. It’s formed by the palatine process of the maxilla and the horizontal plates of the palatine bones. The hard palate is covered by a mucous membrane and has the following three foramina: •Incisive fossa: This opening is posterior to the central (incisor) teeth. It allows passage of the nasopalatine nerves. •Greater palatine foramen: This opening is located on the lateral portion of the palate. It allows passage of the greater palatine vessels and nerve. •Lesser palatine foramen: Posterior to the greater palatine foramen, this opening allows the lesser palatine nerves and vessels to pass through to the soft palate. The soft palate extends posteriorly and inferiorly from the hard palate and is strengthened by the palatine aponeurosis, which is a tendinous sheet. A conical, fleshy process called the uvula hangs from the back of the soft palate and is visible when the mouth is open wide. Laterally, the soft palate connects to the wall of the pharynx. It’s joined to the tongue and the pharynx by the palatoglossal and palatopharyngeal arches. Clumps of lymphoid tissue called the palatine tonsils are located between these arches. The soft palate works with the tongue to produce movements that help you swallow and force food into the esophagus. It also rises during swallowing to close off the opening between the oropharynx and the nasopharynx to prevent food and liquid from entering your nose. These five muscles also help with swallowing: •Tensor veli palatini: This muscle originates on the sphenoid bone and the cartilage of the pharyngotympanic tube and inserts onto the palatine aponeurosis. It’s innervated by the nerve to the medial pterygoid (CN V3) and tenses the soft palate and opens the pharyngotympanic tube when yawning or swallowing. •Levator veli palatini: Originating on the pharyngotympanic tube and part of the temporal bone, this muscle inserts onto the palatine aponeurosis. It’s innervated by the pharyngeal branch of the vagus nerve (CN X). It elevates the soft palate during yawning or swallowing. •Palatoglossus: This muscle originates on the palatine aponeurosis and inserts on the side of the tongue. It’s innervated by the pharyngeal branch of the vagus nerve and elevates the posterior part of the tongue while drawing the soft palate to the tongue. •Palatopharyngeus: Originating on the hard palate and palatine aponeurosis, this muscle inserts into the thyroid cartilage and the lateral wall of the pharynx. It’s innervated by the pharyngeal branch of the vagus nerve and tenses the soft palate and pulls the pharynx toward the oral cavity during swallowing. •Musculus uvulae: This muscle originates on the posterior nasal spine of the palatine bone and palatine aponeurosis and inserts into the mucosa of the uvula. It’s innervated by the pharyngeal branch of the vagus nerve, and it pulls the uvula upward. 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