The corners of my mouth keep becoming cracked...how can I prevent it?
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It's from a defiency in Vitamin B 12. Eat more B12 rich foods or take a supplament. It'll go away within 48 hours of taking a complex B vitamin.
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I researched your problem and the only solution is the mouth-guard.\n\n"How is it treated? \n\nIf the damage is not advanced, your dentist can make you a mouthguard that fits over your lower set of teeth and prevents the two sets of teeth from grinding against each other. See below for treatments using neurofeedback to reduce stress, etc."\n\nAs for the sores already present, you can try Orajel.  Most know Orajel is used for baby gums when new teeth are arriving, but if you go to the source listed below for Orajel and click on "Why Choose Orajel?" near the top of the page, then click "Mouth Sores", you can see how it may help you.
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I used to freeze fruit juice and then rub it on my gums after my app. sometimes it would help with the swelling too. if you don't want that, just buy some popsicles. enjoy and i feel your pain and hope all is well with you!
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hey sounds like tmj and you need to see a dentist or an oral surgeon.  I know.  Have been there.  Nope it is expensive but worth it.  You will prob have to get an appliance to stop the clenching at night.  Better an appliance than drugs to drug you.  hope this helps  J
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Its the dry and cold weather.. I usually apply Vaseline at bedtime and apply it over the corner of my mouth too.. In the morning my lips are softer
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Are you picking at it or messing with it? Try some peroxide and try not to open your mouth too wide (small bites when eating) then get some ointment for it, like Blistex. If that doesn't work, then see a doctor.
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Sounds like a pizza cheese burn or you ate something microwaved. Oh yeah I totally agree about going to the doctor if it's been a week. From my experience wounds inside the mouth, even burns, should heal very quickly. Perhaps you've got an infection? (OMG Nicole, you cracked me up! I hope your mouth feels better soon - I'm sure it will - that's not too serious)
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Happened to a friend. Your teeth develop hairine cracks running vertically. As you continue to chew ice the cracks expand exposing nerves and causing pain. In time you will need                  crowns. It takes several years for that though.
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take your dental floss and push under the kernal if that dosen't work brush over your gum and use mouthwash. if it's really lodged in there good and deep you might want to ask a pharamicst because it would be ridiculous to go to the dentist and pay for that unless there is no other way!
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You poor thing!  :-)  It's also possible there could be a medical problem affecting your breath.  Here's a link to some basic info about halitosis.  Good luck to future smooching!
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I have heard that putting toothpaste on them works well.  I think it would probably have a drying effect.  You could just try a mud mask, those green mint ones, they sell at the store for about $2.50 a bottle.  That seems to work well for me!
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NO biggie, ask him to do quadrant scaling. (corners of your mouth) on different days. Then he can freeze. It's nothing new, they do it all the time for patients with heavy buildup. Goodluck, hope this helps!!!
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Go to your doctor now..do not mess about with your mouth any longer. Keep up your fluids too it is important..get going NOW
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first of all, how old are you? if you are teenager, you have a baby ckeek like everyone does around that age. somehow it will go away as you age. do some face exercise by squeezing your cheek as tight as you can by sucking your cheek and your lips are pointing out in for a few seconds and release. do 10 times a day or whenever you remember. also, move your jar and lips (tight) side to side. and also open your mouth wide open and squeeze your teeth as you feel the neck is pulling upwards. it looks funny but it works. i've done that before. you feel that your cheeks had some workouts. i've been there too so i know how you feel. also chewing gum might help.
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ew...first, maintain proper oral hygiene...use some mouthwash to keep germs etc away from the site.  Also, they make non prescription pain medication for them..i think Ambisol (sp) is one of them, give it a shot.
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It could be from your phone if you use it a lot cuz of all the germs & the way it rubs against your chin. Just try to keep the mouthpiece away from your chin & don't stick it between your head & shoulders. Keeping your hands away from your face helps too.
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Oh I know the feeling! Use Sensodyne toothpaste daily. It really helps. You can also go have some enamal put on your teeth at the dentist but I hear that is expensive.