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04-20-2019, 12:32 PM | #4 | |||
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Hi RJS,
You're welcome and thanks for clarifying some things. The white area on the gum above your central, lateral and incisor is a change in tissue cells, it is not a scab, it is an irritation likely caused by a reaction to the chemicals in chlorhexidine. This type of irritation is commonly seen in patients who rinse with that because the chemical structure of chlorhexidine is quite harsh. It also kills both the good and bad bacteria leaving the oral tissue vulnerable and irritated. Your immune system automatically knows to produce cells to help heal the wounds, the chlorhexidine interrupts that natural process. I personally prefer to let my immune system do it's job and would not use the chemical. I would just use warm salted water 4 times a day, and even do a baking soda and warm water rinse once a day and be sure to maintain thorough oral hygiene with brushing and flossing. Increasing your water intake will benefit you in countless ways and also help with the wound healing process. For optimum health, it is beneficial to drink enough water to equal half of your body weight in ounces. Example: 100 lbs of body weight= 50 oz of water to be consumed daily. Never drink that much all at one time... instead drink several times throughout the day so the total daily sum of water equals that 50 oz. Another thing that is beneficial to your immune system and will help with the healing is taking a probiotic. Especially since you had been on an antibiotic- taking a probiotic will help restore some of the good gut bacteria that was killed from the antibiotic. A probiotic that most people do really well with is called Culturelle and it is readily available in most food and drug stores. Hope this info helps you! Bryanna Quote:
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Bryanna ***I have been in the dental profession for 4 decades. I am an educator and Certified Dental Assistant extensively experienced in chair side assisting and dental radiography. The information that I provide here is my opinion based on my education and professional experience. It is not meant to be taken as medical advice.*** |
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