If you suffer from angular cheilitis you will know the painful often time embarrassing effects of this infection. But don't become dismayed as it is a condition which can be cured within a matter of days if treated properly and there are many angular cheilitis remedies you can use. Angular cheilitis is a fungal or bacterial infection on the sides of the mouth. The bacteria or fungus thrives when there is an over abundance of saliva in the nooks of the mouth. This causes inflammation, cracks and ulcerations to form which then results in crusts developing on the mouth. The initial causes of the infection can be caused by either deep creases in the mouth which become a breeding ground for the bacteria or due to improperly fitted dentures. When the dentures do not fit properly then the mouth does not close resulting in saliva escaping from the mouth and resting in the nooks of the mouth. This is a condition that can clear up almost over -night with effective treatment but if the initial cause is not resolved then flare-ups can occur. In this article we will investigate some of the cures for angular cheilitis. Prevention is better than cure.
As mentioned if improperly fitted dentures are the cause then dentures which fit should abate the problem, or it can be prevented by using an anti-bacterial mouth wash and lip balm. There are a variety of makes on the market.
Cures for angular cheilitis:
Many remedies can be found at your local chemist or even online. Ranging from herbal to medicinal; products have different effects on different people. As some people may find that what the doctor has prescribed has not worked yet a simple home remedy has.
Orthodox methods:
Doctors and dermatologists will prescribe either a topical steroid cream or an anti fungal topical cream, which when applied twice daily should clear up the infection within a matter of days. If the condition persists or is a severe form then an oral version of these drugs will be prescribed.
Natural remedies:
Natural remedies can be as simple as letting the mouth dry naturally without wetting it, as the bacteria need the moisture to thrive so by drying out the area the bacteria or fungus die and the infection clears up. Tea tree oil is powerful anti-bacterial oil which is to treat all types of bacterial or fungal infections. A treatment using tea tree oil would be to mix a few drops of the oil with Vaseline and to use it as a lip balm. A different type of treatment is using ordinary baking soda (sodium bicarbonate). Dab the powder onto the sores and leave- do not apply moistures.
If you have dentures, then soak your dentures in a 10 to 1 part water solution of house hold bleach which disinfects. Remember, however, that even if you have disinfected your dentures you still need to kill the fungus in and around your mouth, otherwise the dentures will just get re-infected.
It is quite common for the angular cheilitis to be caused by a vitamin B deficiency and if so, a treatment of vitamin B complex will cure the infection.
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