The health of your mouth and your overall wellbeing may be more closely connected than you realise. According to the American Dental Association , numerous recent scientific studies indicate associations between oral health and a variety of general health conditions – including diabetes and heart disease.
This section gives you further details to help you improve the health of your mouth. The following pages offer tips to prevent sores of the mouth, lip and tongue from occurring, such as using a soft-bristled toothbrush and avoiding acidic or dry, sharp foods that may cause irritation.
Because there are numerous problems that can affect your tongue, there is also information on a variety of common tongue problems, including their symptoms and causes.
In general, sores of the mouth, lip and tongue have no cure and often reoccur. Despite this, you may be able to reduce their frequency with the tips below:
Numerous problems can affect your tongue resulting in pain, sores, swelling, changes in taste, unusual colours, and changes in texture. Fortunately, many of these issues are not serious and are caused by minor infections or mouth injuries.
In some instances, though, a discoloured or painful tongue can indicate more serious conditions including vitamin deficiencies, a severe allergic reaction, or oral cancer. For this reason, it is important to seek medical advice if you have any ongoing problems with your tongue.
Some common tongue problems include:
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms above, have your tongue examined by a dental specialist for proper diagnosis and treatment, if needed.
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