Canker sores develop inside the mouth as small white or gray sores that have a red border. They are not contagious and may occur as one sore or several portable dental unit.. Their exact cause is uncertain but some experts believe that immune system problems, bacteria or viruses may be involved. In some cases, trauma to the mouth’s soft tissues can cause a canker sore.

Canker sores usually heal on their own after one or two weeks Ultrasonic Scaler. Over-the-counter topical anesthetics and antimicrobial mouthwashes may provide temporary relief. Stay away from hot, spicy or acidic foods that can irritate the sore. Antibiotics from your dentist and some oral bandages can reduce secondary infection. Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Cleft lip is a birth defect in which the parts of the face that form the upper lip remain split, instead of sealing together before birth. Similar splits can occur in the roof of the mouth or palate dental curing light.

Cleft lip and cleft palate can each occur alone or together in the same person (cleft lip and palate). Cleft lip and palate happen early in fetal development. The defect may be genetic or the result of maternal environmental exposures during pregnancy. Along with affecting the appearance of the face, cleft lip and cleft palate can present a variety of difficulties, including: difficulty eating speech difficulties ear infections misaligned teeth It is possible to correct both cleft lip and palate through surgery, usually performed between the ages of 3 to 6 months.

Depending on the severity of the defect, more than one surgery may be necessary. Cleft lip and/or palate are normally diagnosed at birth, though minor clefting of the palate may be overlooked at first  Talk with your physician and dentist for a physical examination and more information about possible treatments if a cleft is suspected.