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What Causes Sore And Painful Frenulum In Mouth?

Hi, for the last 3 days i have had a sore frenulum in my mouth and it hurts when I over extend it and even now when I am not moving it. it feels a little rough on the skin when i feel it with my tongue. it couldn't be and ATD kinda thing would it? I havent done anything that i thought would make it be that. I have had thisummerjade812s before but dont think for as long or as sore.
Tue, 30 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

Thanks for your query . The symptoms you mention in query can occur due to various reasons . But in your case it seems to me that soreness of frnulum is due to canker sore . Canker sore can occur due to any minor injury physically or chemically like acidic and spicy food . It can also occur due to vitamin B12 deficiency .

I would suggest you to :-

- Do warm saline rinses several times a day .

- Avoid hot and spicy food sa well as nuts which can cause allergy sometimes .

- Start taking vitamin B12 for at least 10 days.

- Apply anesthetic gel (lidocaine) to relieve the pain and discomfort.

Usually the condition will resolve it self in few days .

If it persist after a week then consult dentist for proper diagnosis and to rule ou condition like mucocele and cold sores .

Doctor may perform various tests and prescribe antibiotics (metronidazole) , anti inflammatory drugs or may perform minor surgery in case of mucocele .


Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Sore And Painful Frenulum In Mouth?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query . The symptoms you mention in query can occur due to various reasons . But in your case it seems to me that soreness of frnulum is due to canker sore . Canker sore can occur due to any minor injury physically or chemically like acidic and spicy food . It can also occur due to vitamin B12 deficiency . I would suggest you to :- - Do warm saline rinses several times a day . - Avoid hot and spicy food sa well as nuts which can cause allergy sometimes . - Start taking vitamin B12 for at least 10 days. - Apply anesthetic gel (lidocaine) to relieve the pain and discomfort. Usually the condition will resolve it self in few days . If it persist after a week then consult dentist for proper diagnosis and to rule ou condition like mucocele and cold sores . Doctor may perform various tests and prescribe antibiotics (metronidazole) , anti inflammatory drugs or may perform minor surgery in case of mucocele . Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari