How to prevent the development of stomatitis: prevention and emergency treatment

Stomatitis is a common inflammatory disease of the oral cavity from which both adults and children suffer. The disease is accompanied by inflammation of the mucosa, the formation of ulcers and other unpleasant symptoms. The disease significantly impairs the quality of life, as it interferes with normal eating and rest, creating permanent permanent discomfort.

In addition, curing a disease is very difficult, especially in children, so a number of prevention guidelines should be followed to help prevent the development of stomatitis in its embryo.

At the heart of the prevention of stomatitis is the observance of hygiene rules and a healthy lifestyle. Our simple recommendations will help prevent the emergence of unpleasant symptoms and possible complications.

Knowing to prevent and detect

in time Stomatitis is the inflammation of the oral mucosa with the appearance of characteristic ulcerative formations that can appear on the inside of the cheeks, tongue, gums, lips. The manifestation of the disease is signaled by such symptoms:

• redness and swelling of the tissues;
• burning in the mouth;
• painful sensations( at the initial stage can be manifested only during drinking or eating);
• ulcers and aphthae on mucous membranes;
• suppuration;
• enhanced saliva secretion;
• bad breath;
• occasionally it is possible to raise the temperature to 38-39 ° C.

Various factors can provoke the onset of the disease:

• weak immunity;
• lack of vitamins and minerals in the body;
• nervous tension and stressful situations;
• non-compliance with hygiene rules;
• close contact with a patient with stomatitis;
• using other people's hygiene items or dishes;
• mucosal damage caused by burns, the use of acute or solid foods;
• tooth decay, tartar and other dental diseases;
• bad habits;
• lack of timely treatment of viral diseases( influenza, angina, etc.);
• not controlled by a physician taking antibiotics.

Measures that will be useful for adults

Although adults are least likely to experience stomatitis, the disease gives them a lot of trouble and trouble, so it is better to prevent it in the bud. In order to prevent the prevention of stomatitis, adults should:

1. Maintain a healthy lifestyle - eat and exercise in a balanced way. To spend sufficient time in the open air, actively move, especially for those who have sedentary work.
2. Refuse bad habits, as they increase the risk of many diseases, including oral mucosa.
3. Timely cure tooth decay and other dental diseases, remove tartar. Every 6 months, visit the dentist for preventive examination.
4. If there are prostheses, ensure proper care for them.
5. It is necessary to provide comprehensive dental care - use high-quality toothpaste, rinses, dental floss. Do not abuse the use of antibacterial pastes, which can cause damage to the microflora of the mouth.
6. Periodically do professional tooth cleaning.
7. If the tooth is broken, it is necessary to contact the doctor right away. Its sharp edges can damage the mucosa.
8. Every 3 months, you need to change your toothbrush. If there are no problems with teeth and gums, choose a medium hardness brush. In the presence of tartar it is better to give preference to stiff bristles, and with bleeding gums - soft.
9. Do not gnaw nuts and eat too strong food.

Preventing the development of stomatitis in childhood

Because of weaker immunity, children are more likely to develop stomatitis.

In addition, kids often pull objects into their mouths or eat unwashed vegetables, fruits, which can also lead to the development of an unpleasant disease.

To avoid the occurrence of oral ulcers and oral infections in their children, parents should follow simple preventive measures to prevent stomatitis:

• , from a young age, teach the child to wash hands after toilet and street, before eating;
• pay enough attention to personal hygiene, up to 5 years parents help to clean the teeth of children, and at an older age the child must do it themselves;
• choose baby toothpaste and a soft brush, since antibacterial substances contained in toothpaste for adults can lead to dysbiosis of the oral cavity;
• older children should be accustomed to the fact that vegetables and fruits should be washed before consumption;
• the child should have his own towel and toothbrush;
• should be rinsed after eating;
• teach the child to follow the basic rules - use only his own hygiene means, do not eat one ice cream with a friend in turn, do not eat with someone else's dishes and so on;
• with a three-year visit to the dentist every six months is mandatory;
• at the appearance of caries, tartar or other problems, a visit to the doctor should not be postponed;
• to exclude contact with infected stomatitis in children.

It is equally important to strengthen the immunity of the child. For this purpose it is necessary to walk daily outdoors, to air a children's room and to monitor the humidity in it.

In addition, the child must eat a balanced diet - eat fruits and vegetables, dairy products, meat and fish. But spicy and sharp foods are better to be excluded from the diet, as they can cause irritation of the mucosa, which will make it more vulnerable to the disease. Also, you should limit the use of solid foods, which can cause micro-injuries.

How to protect the smallest?

Because small children can not take care of themselves, the prevention of stomatitis completely falls on the shoulders of adults. So, it is important to observe the following rules to prevent the appearance of signs of the disease in the smallest ones:

• if the baby is fed by mother's milk, before each feeding it is necessary to wash the breasts so as not to infect the oral baby's cavity;
• all nipples, bottles and pacifiers should be sterilized( boil);
• do not let the baby suck your fingers, if the habit is already there, then wean the kid to do it;
• toys with which the child is played must be sterile clean, as he can take them in the mouth, hence you should only buy toys that can be washed;
• , make sure that the child does not take objects into his mouth;
• periodically wipe gauze oral cavity of the baby with an antiseptic or decoctions of herbs( chamomile, sage or other);
• exclude contact with sick children, if the elder child is suffering from stomatitis, restrict his communication with the baby until he is fully recovered;
• with the appearance of the first teeth, care for them.

Regardless of the age of the child, do not use antibiotics without prescription. Treatment of ARVI and other viral diseases should not be started. The child's body must receive the necessary amount of vitamins and minerals. On the recommendation of a doctor, vitamin complexes can be given.

Different reasons - different preventive measures

There are different types of stomatitis, the cause of the appearance and the clinical picture of each of them is different, therefore, prevention measures should be different:

1. To prevent Candidiasis or fungal, you should limit the consumption of sweet, and after meals always rinse your mouth with water. Breasts often become infected with the disease from the mother during labor, so pregnant women need to treat thrush.
2. The viral form of the disease often appears after the transfer of systemic viral diseases. Their treatment should not be postponed until later.
3. Herpetic stomatitis occurs after exposure to the herpes virus. That this does not happen, you need to strengthen immunity.
4. Aftoznaya form is the most common form of the disease that will help prevent all of the above measures and an integrated approach to prevention.

To prevent stomatitis in children and adults, you need to lead a healthy lifestyle and do not forget about hygiene. Simple actions will help to avoid the encounter with the disease.

Emergency measures for the first signs of the disease

If the prophylaxis is impotent, then at the first characteristic symptoms, immediate measures should be taken to combat stomatitis.

At home, both adults and children can resort to traditional medicine.

The mouth cavity should be rinsed with such compositions:

• decoctions of medicinal herbs( chamomile, sage, oak bark, calendula);
• with a solution of propolis tincture( you need to dilute 10 drops of tincture in a glass of warm water);
• with aloe juice, diluted in a 1: 2 ratio with water;
• with carrot or cabbage juice, diluted with half water.

If you do not have confidence in the people's means of trust, you can use the antiseptic purchased in the pharmacy. You can use such drugs:

• Stomatidin;
• solution of Lugol;
• Chlorophyllipt;
• Romazulan.

Rinse the mouth with a light solution of potassium permanganate( pale pink) or hydrogen peroxide. Suitable tablets for resorption Eucalyptus M or gel Holisal.

For children who can not rinse their mouths, it is necessary to wipe the mouth with a bandage or gauze soaked in herbal decoction or antiseptic.