Treatment of stomatitis in children at home

Medicinal herbs and decoctions will help to completely get rid of a mild form of the disease, as well as at the very beginning of the development of the disease.

It is necessary to remember: herbal decoctions and infusions are also medicine; they should be used only after consultation with a doctor.

There are forms of the disease that cannot be treated without antibiotics and other medications. Therefore, folk methods and recipes for the treatment of stomatitis are of an auxiliary nature.

Treatment with honey and propolis

Propolis has unique antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. An alcohol tincture of propolis for stomatitis allows you to get rid of the resulting aphthae. The drug not only disinfects, but also anesthetizes the inflamed surface.

It is necessary to dissolve a teaspoon of the medicine in a glass of warm water, rinse the mouth with the resulting solution or use it for applications and lubrication of ulcers. It is advisable to first disinfect the affected area with hydrogen peroxide, and then apply propolis.

The medicine is used for:

• rinsing;
• applications;
• wiping.

It is strictly forbidden to apply alcohol tincture directly to canker sores!

Honey has powerful antiseptic properties and is included in many proven folk remedies. However, among doctors there is no clear answer to the question of how to treat and whether stomatitis can be treated with honey. It is believed that it can promote the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria.

Honey is most often used to treat diseases in children.

One of the most popular recipes is the egg-honey mixture. To prepare it you need to take:

• one egg (white);
• a teaspoon of honey;
• 1 ampoule of novocaine;
• one ampoule of vitamin B1 and B6.

Beat the resulting mixture well, take 1 tablespoon orally before meals, keep this portion in your mouth until completely absorbed.

What can be done to prevent sores in the mouth from appearing again?

Completing a course of timely treatment for aphthous stomatitis will reduce the risk of a similar disease of the human oral mucosa in the future, but in some cases it will not completely eliminate this possibility. This especially applies to situations where a person has a hereditary tendency to develop aphthous sores in the mouth, suffers from autoimmune diseases, and is prone to allergies.

In such cases, preventive measures are required:

• Enhanced oral hygiene. It involves not only daily brushing of a person’s teeth and gums twice a day, but also rinsing the oral mucosa with solutions of antiseptics or medicinal herbs in order to prevent stomatitis.

• Balanced diet. Reviewing the diet and diet will help saturate the human body with essential vitamins and microelements and reduce the risk of allergies that can cause aphthous wounds in the human mouth.

• Taking vitamin complexes. If it is not possible to compensate for the lack of nutrients in the body with nutrition, then to prevent stomatitis a person can regularly take vitamin complexes, the composition of which, doses and duration of administration will be determined by your attending physician, based on the results of the tests.

• Taking immunomodulatory drugs. Today, there are many remedies that stimulate the immune system and encourage the body to resist diseases. They can be either of plant origin or synthesized in the laboratory. The selection of such drugs is individual for each person and is carried out by a doctor.

• Compliance with preventive measures, timely treatment of the disease and following the recommendations of the attending physician will help a person avoid relapses of aphthous stomatitis and the reappearance of wounds in the mouth in the future. Be attentive to yourself and your health, listen to the signals that your body gives, and at the first signs of disease in the oral mucosa, seek help from a dentist.

You should not self-medicate stomatitis and use the advice of friends or information found on the Internet, since the exact cause of sores in the mouth and stomatitis can only be identified through diagnostic methods. And the selection of treatment is determined in accordance with the diagnosis, and in each case it is individual. Dentistry "LeaderStom" offers its assistance in the treatment of aphthous stomatitis and other diseases of the oral mucosa. Contact us and we will help you identify the cause of the disease and select medications accordingly.

Herbal infusions

In modern herbal medicine, both herbal decoctions (chamomile, sage, yarrow, oak bark) and tinctures (calendula, propolis) are used to successfully treat oral diseases. Traditional methods of treating stomatitis allow you to:

• relieve inflammation of the mucous membrane;
• reduce pain and swelling;
• relieve itching, reduce burning sensation;
• cure ulcers (aphthae) formed on the surface of the mucous membrane;
• improve the patient’s overall well-being;
• prevent relapses of the disease.

Chamomile, aloe, sage, oak bark for stomatitis can significantly reduce swelling and soreness of the mucous membrane, and prevent the development of the inflammatory process. They have an anti-inflammatory effect.

Herbal infusions can be used either alone or in combination with traditional medicines.

1. Decoctions . To prepare them, you need to grind the herb in a coffee grinder, pour boiling water over it in a certain proportion, boil for at least 10 minutes, and then leave to infuse. A decoction is prepared from one plant (for example, chamomile, calendula, sage, St. John's wort) or from several (herbal mixture). After infusion, it should be strained and stored in the refrigerator for no more than three days. In the treatment of oral diseases, decoctions of chamomile, yarrow, sage, calendula, and cinquefoil are most often used. It should be remembered that when treating stomatitis with herbs, the therapeutic effect does not occur immediately, but 1-3 weeks after the start of therapy. Therefore, the patient must tune in to a long-term regular process.
2. Infusions . They are prepared in much the same way, only they should not be boiled. Usually the herbal mixture is poured with boiling water, tightly closed and infused, after which it is filtered. It should be stored in the refrigerator and diluted with water before use. Infusions are prepared from the same herbs as decoctions. You can infuse herbs not with water, but with alcohol. They have a powerful antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect.
3. Solutions . Medicinal solutions are prepared immediately before use; their preparation consists of diluting the finished product with boiled water to obtain the required consistency. In no case should you apply undiluted alcohol infusions to the surface affected by stomatitis, as there is a high probability of getting a burn to the mucous membrane.

Drugs for the treatment of stomatitis

How to treat stomatitis in adults and children?

In the pharmacy you can find a huge number of drugs that help in the fight against stomatitis, the cause of its occurrence and symptoms.
Most of them are sold without a prescription, so anyone can purchase the drug. In the treatment of stomatitis, an integrated approach is used: it is necessary to influence the cause of the disease, as well as alleviate the severity of symptoms.

Painkillers

If the ulcers interfere with eating and talking, or cause great discomfort for the patient, it is considered advisable to prescribe painkillers for topical use. These include:

• Anestezin is available in tablet form for grinding into powder. It has a local analgesic effect on the mucous membrane in the affected area.
• Hexoral is an effective tablet for resorption in the mouth, helping in the fight against ulcerative lesions of the mucous membrane. They have a double result - the drug has an antibacterial and anesthetic effect.
• Lidocaine Asept is available in the form of a spray, which is convenient for topical use. The drug contains lidocaine and chlorhexidine: they provide a disinfecting and analgesic effect. This spray is preferable for ulcerative stomatitis.
• Lidochlor - this gel relieves pain and has an antibacterial effect on the oral mucosa, relieves inflammation.

Herbal remedies - a decoction of chamomile, calendula, sage, also have some antiseptic properties and have a calming effect on the mucous membrane. They help relieve inflammation and relieve swelling of the affected mucosa.

Antiseptics and anti-inflammatory drugs

These drugs are the basis for the treatment of stomatitis. They are produced in the form of tablets for resorption in the oral cavity, in the form of sprays for irrigation of the mucous membranes, ointments, gels, etc.

• Kamistad - contains chamomile, which provides relief from inflammation and a calming effect. Lidocaine has an analgesic effect on the affected mucous membrane.
• Cholisal is available in gel form. Has an excellent anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect.
• Stomatidine (hexetidine) is an antiseptic drug widely used in dental practice.
• Cametone – contains essential oils, has an antimicrobial and local anesthetic effect. Sold in pharmacy chains in the form of an aerosol or spray.

Ingalipt and Hexoral sprays are also used for topical use for stomatitis. They prevent the spread of infection in the oral cavity and speed up the onset of recovery.

Special products for the treatment of stomatitis in adults

Depending on the cause of the development of stomatitis - a fungus, a virus or a bacterium, specific medications are selected.

Acyclovir, Zovirax are used to combat herpetic stomatitis; in some cases, it is advisable to use interferons. When treating fungal stomatitis, the doctor may prescribe Mycozon, Levorin, nystatin ointment, etc. Bacterial stomatitis requires the prescription of antibiotics, taking into account the sensitivity of microorganisms.

Drugs that enhance regeneration

In this case, drugs that accelerate the healing process of damaged mucous membranes can help.

• Solcoseryl - this medicine is often used in the practice of a dentist. Available in the form of a paste, which must be applied to the lesions. Solcoseryl helps improve trophic processes and accelerates tissue regeneration;
• Sea buckthorn oil is an excellent natural remedy; it helps accelerate the healing of mouth ulcers;
• Vinylin is an antiseptic balm. The principle of action is to envelop the ulcers and heal them more quickly;
• Proposol spray - the effect of the drug is based on propolis.

In the case of an allergic form of pathology, the first step in treatment is the identification and exclusion of the allergen. Some people may experience an allergic reaction after getting braces or dentures, or when using a new drug. Since ulcers in this form of stomatitis are a symptom of the body’s reaction to an allergen, it is the allergy that must be eliminated first. Antihistamines are used for this purpose. You can take them in the form of tablets or applications to the mucous membrane.

There are contraindications. Specialist consultation is required.

Folk remedies for stomatitis in children

Treatment of stomatitis in children with folk remedies involves the following measures:

• rinsing with antiseptic solutions;
• wiping the affected surface of the mucous membrane with medicinal decoctions;
• applying medicinal mixtures to the surface of the ulcers.

For rinsing it is best to use:

• water-soda solution (1 teaspoon of soda per 1 glass of water);
• decoction of calendula or chamomile flowers.

Suitable for wiping:

• propolis tincture solution;
• calendula tincture solution;
• freshly squeezed aloe juice.

Apply to the surface of the ulcers:

• honey;
• egg white;
• rose jam;
• a mixture of egg white, honey and novocaine.

The drugs are applied to the surface of the mucous membrane until completely absorbed.

Dosages and methods of application

The medicine is used only externally:

1. Adult patients - applied every 4 hours, up to 5 times a day. Treatment should be carried out with the first appearance of symptoms of the pathology, with redness of the skin. Therapy is also allowed if papules and vesicles appear on the dermis. The duration cannot exceed 4 days; in difficult cases, an increase to 10 days is allowed.
2. Children - the lack of comprehensive research does not allow use by minors under 12 years of age. Therapeutic manipulations are carried out according to a standard algorithm.

To prevent transmission of infection, the patient should wash their hands with soap before applying the ointment and after treatment. Patients with renal or hepatic insufficiency do not require special dosage adjustments - the drug has insignificant systemic absorption.

Use for pregnant women is justified if the benefit to the mother exceeds the potential risk to the fetus. Studies have shown that taking acyclovir in different dosage forms did not cause congenital anomalies in children.

Restrictions on therapy are indicated only for nursing women, when using systemic agents with an active component. The choice of medication is decided by the doctor. Self-medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding is unacceptable due to the risk of allergic reactions to any medications, even previously used ones.

Features of the treatment of aphthous and candidal stomatitis

• In the aphthous form of stomatitis, painful ulcers (aphthae) form in the patient's mouth. To prevent the development of the inflammatory process, it is extremely important to maintain cleanliness. It is necessary to rinse your mouth with a soda solution after each meal. You can use a solution of hydrogen peroxide or propolis for rinsing.
• Thrush, or candidal stomatitis, is a fungal disease that most often affects children. A white cheesy coating forms on the surface of the mucous membrane, the patient complains of itching and burning. At the initial stage of development of the disease, you can get rid of its symptoms with the help of homeopathy.

Note that in adults, folk remedies for stomatitis are practically no different from children’s, except that the proportion of dilution of solutions for children is somewhat different. Typically, half the “adult dose” is used for children.

Composition, indications and contraindications

Cream and ointment for topical use containing the active ingredient acyclovir. Additional ingredients are presented:

• poloxamer 407;
• cetostearyl alcohol;
• sodium lauryl sulfate;
• white soft and liquid paraffin;
• dimethicone 20;
• propylene glycol;
• purified water;
• arlacelom 165.

The white or almost white mass has no lumps, grains, impurities of foreign substances or signs of separation.

The drug is used to treat infectious lesions of the face and lips caused by recurrent labial herpes. If you have a weakened immune system, the medicine is not prescribed; a doctor is consulted before therapy.

The medication is contraindicated in patients with registered allergies:

• to acyclovir;
• valacyclovir;
• propylene glycol;
• any excipient included in the ointment.

Before starting procedures, it is necessary to conduct a test for the development of a spontaneous allergic reaction. A small amount of the drug is applied to the inner surface of the elbow. If after 20 minutes there is no redness, blistering or itching on the skin, then the cream can be applied.

Diagnostics

To determine the etiology and therapeutic tactics for pain in the mouth, a comprehensive dental examination is carried out, and, if necessary, an examination of the ENT organs. A number of specialists are involved in diagnosing the causes of pain in the mouth: dental therapist, periodontist, otolaryngologist, allergist-immunologist, neurologist, oncologist, etc. Taking into account nosology, the list of recommended studies includes:

• X-ray diagnostics (OPTG, CT of the jaws, sialography);
• dental examination (visual and instrumental examination, determination of periodontal index);
• ENT diagnostics (pharyngoscopy);
• sonography (ultrasound of the salivary glands, tongue);
• allergy examination (allergy tests, study of individual allergens);
• laboratory tests (analysis of the biocenosis of the oral cavity using bacterial culture, PCR).

How to quickly relieve pain

Stomatitis can occur for various reasons; treatment must be selected based on the factor that provoked it. Most often, the disease is associated with poor oral hygiene and/or frequent consumption of food products that have aggressive properties that irritate the mucous membrane. The basic rule to get rid of redness and sores in the mouth is to exclude junk food and begin to follow the rules of hygiene.

In other cases, when stomatitis occurs due to infection, viruses, or other serious factors, a referral to specialists is required. However, it is not always possible to do this at the same time, so recipes used at home to relieve pain are useful for everyone.

Common methods that bring quick relief are:

• Ice . The simplest, most accessible remedy. The cubes must be applied directly to the places where pain is felt. This will achieve numbness, temporary “freezing” of the inflammatory process.
• Antibacterial solution . To prepare it you will need a minimum of products available in every home: salt or baking soda. Dissolve half a teaspoon of one or the other product in half a glass of water at room temperature and rinse the mouth every hour.
• Chamomile . Pharmacy infusion of chamomile consists of chemical compounds, levomenol and others, which have an analgesic effect. Based on it, a compress is made, which must be applied to the affected areas for 5-7 minutes. The procedure is repeated 3-4 times a day.

Pain from stomatitis can become very severe, so much so that it interferes with normal speech and makes it impossible to eat. Given the danger of such an inflammatory process, urgent use of medications with an analgesic effect is required. Usually their appointment is carried out after examination by a therapist, dentist, and sometimes an otolaryngologist.