2023 Author: Anita Thornton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-05-22 03:30
Does your child have a lesion or pimples in the mouth? Here are some possibilities and ways to recognize the cause.
A fall
No child is safe from falling! If your child comes home from school with a new mouth injury, this is probably the first question you will ask: “did you fall, my love? »
If your child has fallen and it's just their lip that's bleeding, don't worry too much. It may become swollen, and it will be painful for a few days, but a cold compress and lots of love will be enough to reassure your child and ease the pain.
If your child complains of a toothache, you notice that the color of his teeth is getting darker, his gums are swollen or teeth are loose, it is advisable to consult a dentist in emergency so that he can assess the condition of his teeth and explain the procedure to follow in the event of a problem.
Thrush
Often associated with infants, thrush is an infection of the mucous membranes of the mouth. This infection is caused by a fungus that can easily be recognized by the whitish spots that appear in the mouth (on the tongue, cheeks,and sometimes on the palate and gums). If your child has thrush, it may go away in a week or two. If this is not the case, consult a doctor so that he can prescribe you an appropriate medicine.
Impetigo
A bacterial infection caused by a virus called streptococcus, impetigo can appear on many parts of the body, but is often localized around the mouth and nose. If your child has a multitude of vesicles that evolve into pustules that burst, it is probably impetigo. Impetigo is really contagious, so it's important to keep your school-aged or daycare-going child home. To avoid getting impetigo yourself, be sure to wash your hands every time you give him care.
Cold sores (Herpes labialis)
Cold sores are not necessarily painful, but they can be unpleasant. They are caused by the same type of herpes that causes genital herpes; it is therefore necessary to prevent a child who has a cold sore from transmitting the infection to his genitals by ensuring that he washes his hands regularly. A child with a cold sore carries the herpes virus for life and can pass it on to another person. You can empty a vitamin E capsule on the lesion to speed wound healing, but there is no treatment to eliminate the virus.
The Ulceraphthous
When you have an ulcer in your mouth, it hurts! Fortunately, it is not contagious. If your child has a lesion that looks like a bite but burns more intensely, it may be an aphthous ulcer. You can relieve his pain by rinsing his mouth with warm s alt water regularly or by applying a desensitizing gel to the ulcer.
The feet-hands-mouth
foot-hand-mouth is caused by the Coxsackie A virus. An infected child will have sores on the mouth, then on the hands and feet. As this virus is contagious, it is best to keep your child at home during the infection. Unfortunately, no antibiotic treats the hand-foot-mouth infection, the symptoms of which usually disappear in less than 10 days. If your child complains of pain from their pimples, you can give them acetaminophen for relief.
Tooth decay
If your child complains of having toothache, it may be tooth decay. Many parents mistakenly believe that if their child has a cavity, it will be visible to the naked eye, but this is not always the case! A cavity can take years before presenting visible pathologies. A visit to the dentist is necessary to do an oral he alth check-up and treat the affected teeth.
Gingivitis
If your child has gumsred, swollen and bleeding, this is probably caused by gingivitis. gingivitis occurs when bacteria accumulate in the roots of the tooth. These bacteria form plaque and when the teeth are not brushed regularly or properly, the bacteria attack the gums and cause tartar. This buildup of tartar is responsible for gingivitis. Although it is not necessarily painful, gingivitis can be prevented with good toothbrushing and regular flossing. gingivitis is associated with several long-term he alth problems. Visit the dentist regularly to remove plaque and tartar.
The information in this article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a reliable or safe diagnosis. See a doctor or dentist for the correct diagnosis and treatment.
