Oral thrush, Oral lichen planus, Leukoplakia

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Oral Thrush, Oral Lichen Planus, Leukoplakia

The saliva secreted by the tongue is the first initiation of digestion. This type of white film is caused by bacteria called debris and dead cells in the tongue. Debris is a normal bacterium. When brushing the teeth, this bacterium can be removed by thoroughly cleaning the rough area on the back of the tooth brush.

Oral Thrush:

White spots on the tongue are caused by a fungal infection called candida albicans. It occurs in people under 15 and over 50 years of age. These white spots occur in people with low immunity, people who have had heart surgery, people who have had kidney transplant surgery, people who have neurological diseases, people with high blood pressure and diabetes.

Treatment:

·       Including vegetables, figs, fruits, nuts and greens in the diet can improve the body’s immunity.

·       People who are affected by any disease, the white spots will disappear if the disease is controlled with treatment.

Oral LichenPlanus:

Oral lichen planus is an ongoing inflammatory condition that affects mucous membranes inside the mouth. May affect palms of the hands, tongue or gums. Itching, pain and swelling may occur. Very rarely, it can turn into mouth cancer.

Causes:

·       Hepatitis C, a virus that attacks the liver.

·       Certain medicines, including some drugs used to treat high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and malaria.

·       Reactions to metal fillings in the teeth.

·       This can come from eating spicy foods and alcohol.

Test:

After the medical examination, a very small amount of flesh is removed from the tongue and a biopsy is performed if necessary.

Treatment:

·       Creams are prescribed to treat this as advised by the Dentist.

·       The natural remedy for this to avoid smoking, alcohol and spicy foods and to eat healthy foods.

Leukoplakia:

Leukoplakia appears as thick, white patches on the inside surfaces of the mouth.

Causes:

·       Irritation from rough teeth, fillings, or crowns, or ill-fitting dentures that rub against the cheek or gum.

·       Chronic smoking, chain smoking, or chewing tobacco.

·       Chronic inflammation or irritation.

·       Prolonged alcohol use.

·       Sun exposure to the lips.

·       HIV or AIDS.

Solution:

·       The solution is to surgically align the irregular teeth and to give up alcohol and smoking.