To treat the mouthpiece and not contaminate others it may be necessary to apply a healing ointment such as triamcinolone base or use an antifungal medication recommended by the doctor or dentist, such as Fluconazole, for example, for about a week. Angular cheilitis, popularly known as mouthpiece, is a small wound in the corner of the mouth that can be caused by fungi or bacteria and that develops due to the presence of moisture and that can be transmitted by saliva.
In addition, one should avoid eating acidic foods, such as vinegar or pepper to avoid irritating the mouth and avoid contact with saliva so as not to contaminate others, with the cure usually taking between 1 to 3 weeks.
In many cases, the treatment of angular cheilitis is done when the factors that developed the inflammation of the corner of the mouth are eliminated, such as adapting the prosthesis to the size of the mouth, taking supplements to correct the vitamin deficit or treating the skin with remedies indicated by the dermatologist, for example.
Natural treatment for mouthpiece
To help heal the mouthpiece, it is advisable to eat healing foods, such as yogurt or to drink orange juice with a straw, because they facilitate the formation of the tissue that helps to close the wounds in the corner of the mouth.
In addition, salty, spicy and acidic foods should be avoided to protect the region and avoid pain and discomfort, such as pepper, coffee, alcohol, vinegar and cheese, for example. Know which acidic foods to avoid.
Baby mouthpiece treatment
If the mouthpiece affects the baby, wet lips should not be left, drying whenever possible with a cotton cloth and avoiding the use of a pacifier. In addition, to avoid contaminating the baby, one should not taste the food with the baby's spoon or pass the pacifier in the mouth, because the baby has a weakened immune system and can be contaminated.
In some cases, it may be necessary to apply the ointment to the baby, but this must be prescribed by the pediatrician.
Remedies to cure the mouthpiece
To treat the mouthpiece the doctor may indicate the use of medications, such as triamcinolone in ointment, and a small amount of ointment should be applied to the corner of the mouth 2 to 3 times a day after eating, allowing it to be absorbed. In addition, the doctor may recommend antifungals such as Fluconazole, Ketoconazole or Miconazole in ointment that should also be applied 3 times a day.
When the cause of the mouthpiece is a deficit of vitamins and minerals, such as zinc or vitamin C, the doctor may recommend vitamin supplements to strengthen the immune system and end the mouthpiece.
It is also important to apply moisturizing cream on the lips every day and more often on hot days to keep hydrated, preventing cracking.
