How Do You Treat Stomatitis?
Stomatitis is basically an inflammation of the mucous lining of the mouth. Because there are many causes for inflammation, there are different kinds of stomatitis. All of them can make a person miserable. Stomatitis affects eating and speaking and is very painful. Stomatitis can produce very bad breath and can even make a person look bad. Unfortunately, there are no “instant” cures for any of the forms of stomatitis. Treating it requires attention to detail and persistence. Search for a possible cause of your stomatitis. A common cause is a sudden increase in the consumption of fruits like melons or berries when they come into season. Beginning a new vitamin, drinking more hot coffee, drinking more soft drinks, increasing alcohol consumption, having recently been on an antibiotic, or having had recent dental work are other causes. Basically, you must do a thorough “Sherlock Holmes” inventory to see if there has been ANY change in what you put in your mouth. Discontinue any possible cau
