gingivostomatitis…

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gingivitis, gingivitis, gingivostomatitis, disorder involving sores on the mouth, gums that result, a viral infection, gingivostomatitis is characterized by inflammation, the gums, mucosa, multiple mouth ulcers, inflammation results from viral infections, particularly those that cause common childhood illness herpes virus, cold sores, acute herpetic stomatitis, coxsackie viruses, hand, foot, mouth disease, herpangina, viruses cause shallow ulcers, a grayish, yellowish base, a slightly red margin, on the tissues, the gums, gingiva, lining, the cheeks, buccal mucosa, condition is common, particularly among children, sores on the inside, the cheeks, on the gingiva, gums, a fever, general discomfort, uneasiness, ill feeling, a very sore mouth, no desire to eat, bad breath, an examination, the mouth shows small ulcers, ulcers, similar to mouth ulcers, an underlying infection suspected, cough, fever, muscle aches, signs, no special tests, the diagnosis of gingivostomatitis, following tests done a culture of material obtained, surface, the sore, indicate a viral infection, a biopsy, occasionally be, distinguish gingivostomatitis from mouth ulcers, goal, reduce symptoms, practice good oral hygiene, is bleeding, painful, thorough but gentle brushing, the gums is important to reduce the chances of additional infection from normal mouth bacteria, medicated mouth rinses recommended to reduce pain, salt water, one-half teaspoon of salt in one cup of water, over-the-counter mouthwashes, hydrogen peroxide, xylocaine soothing, diet, well balanced, nutritious, soft, bland, non-spicy, foods, reduce discomfort, eating, gingivostomatitis infections range from mild, slightly uncomfortable to severe, painful, sores generally resolve in 2, 3 weeks, treatment, reduce discomfort, speed healing, gingivostomatitis, disguise other, serious mouth ulcers, mouth sores, accompanied by fever, signs of illness, mouth sores worsen, not respond to treatment, three weeks.