Oral Medicines

According to the American Academy of Oral Medicine, oral medicine is the area of dentistry that deals with providing medically complicated patients with oral health care, including the diagnosis and treatment of medical diseases that impact the oral and maxillofacial region. The majority of treatments in oral medicine are non-surgical and consist of diagnostic biopsies, minor excisions, therapeutic injections, and other modest surgical interventions. Our expert team at Oracare Multispeciality Dental Clinic and Implant Centre have years of experience in diagnosing and treating individuals with:

• Disorders of the salivary and oral mucosa
• White and red spots in the mouth
• Systemic disease-related oral complications
• Oral side effects of cancer therapy
• Oral and maxillofacial complex
• Temporomandibular disorders, orofacial pain
• Facial discomfort that does not involve any dental issues
• Burning Mouth Syndrome
• Trigeminal Neuralgia

Oral Lichen Planus

Oral Lichen Planus is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the mouth’s lining. Symptoms may include white patches or lacey threads on the inside of the cheeks. Your oral tissues could also be somewhat red in some spots. Although oral lichen planus is not harmful, you may need to take medicine to manage your symptoms. There are often two ways that oral lichen planus manifests itself: White, web-like lesions or Bright red gum tissue.  These symptoms are divided into two categories by healthcare professionals: Reticular and Erosive oral lichen planus.

Features 

Oral lichen planus with reticulation typically manifests as white spots or threadlike lesions on the inside cheeks. Usually, these sections are raised slightly. People who have erosive oral lichen planus can have vivid red gum tissue. In severe situations, ulcers may appear on your tongue, gums, or mouth floor. For those who have erosive oral lichen planus, eating and drinking hot, spicy, or acidic foods or drinks can be excruciatingly uncomfortable.

Treatment

Lichen planus of the skin often heals on its own over months to years. When the disease affects the mucous membranes, it tends to be more resistant to treatment and more likely to recur.No matter what treatment is used, he should see a doctor about once a year. Medications and other treatments can help relieve itching, reduce pain, and promote healing. Talk to your doctor to weigh the potential benefits against the possible side effects of your treatment.

Leukoplakia  

Leukoplakia is a disorder where thick, white or greyish patches develop commonly inside your mouth. The main contributing factor is smoking. However, this disease can also be brought on by other irritants. Mild leukoplakia is often harmless and frequently resolves by itself. 

Oral cancer may be a factor in more severe cases, which require immediate treatment.

Recurrences can be avoided with routine dental care. Your mouth will develop strange-looking patches as a result of the disorder. These patches can have a variety of appearances and the following characteristics:

• Either white or grey
• A thick, rough, elevated, hairy, or fuzzy surface (hairy leukoplakia only)
• Red marks (rare)

Treatment

Treatment for leukoplakia is most effective when a lesion is identified and dealt with quickly. Regular checks and routinely looking over your mouth for any places that don’t appear normal are both vital.After the surgery, the wound needs some time to heal. It needs time to come together and fortify itself. The false teeth can be attached to the post once it has healed so they blend in with the natural teeth.

Oral Submucous Fibrosis

Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF), a precancerous disorder of the oral cavity, is characterized by inflammation and increasing fibrosis of the submucosal tissues, which causes severe stiffness and trismus.

The symptoms of oral submucous fibrosis are:

• Trismus due to fibrosis (trismus)
• Pain or burning when eating spicy foods
• Increased salivation
• Change in taste
• Hearing loss can occur due to the narrowing of the ear canal
• Dry mouth
• Difficulty in swallowing solids