What does it mean when the palate is swollen
When our palate can be irritated
It is a real inflammation of the mouth
What are the main causes of this pathological condition
What, on the other hand, pharmacological and natural remedies
Sometimes it may happen to feel a strange pain in the palate , which, as a result, may swell. But what this situation indicates
May derive from other pathological conditions or not
Today we will talk about this topic, focusing on the causes and remedies of the swollen and sore palate.
What does it mean when we have a swollen palate
Often, when it happens to feel the swollen palate , the first thing you do is to think about whether or not we have ingested particularly hard foods (such as candies or peanuts) that may have hit this area, causing us pain that persists over time.
The sensation you feel in these cases is almost unbearable, in fact, at the slightest contact with the tongue, you feel that annoying pain that more than hurts is, in fact, unbearable and creates a certain annoyance.
There may be several causes of swollen and painful palate , they may depend on an inflammatory condition, some blisters that have formed on the palate itself, a problem with the teeth that may have moved, and so on.
In the next paragraphs we will try to resolve any doubts on this topic, even if talking about a swollen and sore palate and all too generic, to know what it is we should go deeper into the problem.
What are the main causes of this condition
To know the cause of our specific case in which we feel a pain in the palate that has some swelling, it is essential to consult a doctor, even better a dentist .
However we can say that the main causes of the swollen and sore palate are the following:
- Periodontitis;
- Inflammation of the gums;
- Stomatitis;
- Necrotic teeth near the swollen area
- Inflammation of the retroincisive papilla (when the swelling is located just behind the incisors);
- Presence of an abscess;
- Gingival retraction.
A problem of this type could be both temporary (and therefore not cause too many problems), and permanent and with a certain degree of severity, and, especially in this case, it needs the right attention.
Due to the fact that the central topic of this article is rather generic and vague, we have decided to illustrate as clearly as possible the most frequent pathological conditions that can have pain and / or swelling in the palate among the symptoms . What is gingival retraction Gingival
retraction is a pathological condition that can arise in individuals of all ages, including children, but as we age, the risk also increases.
Gingival retraction results in corrosion of the gum tissue around the teeth . In this way the gums literally recede and make the dental tissue much more exposed.
The problem of this pathological condition is that, by receding, the gums discover that part of the tooth that is optimal for the proliferation of bacteria. Furthermore, this area is absolutely sensitive and delicate, just think of when we drink ice water in the summer and experience discomfort in the teeth.
Bacterial proliferation in this area (very close to the root of the tooth) can further worsen, leading to a necrosis condition with consequent loss of the tooth.
This problem is much more widespread than it seems even if many individuals who suffer from it underestimate it and do not give it adequate care. There is no worse mistake you can make if you have gum retraction!
To facilitate a self-diagnosis, or even simply to know what to report to your doctor, we have decided to report the main symptoms of this dental disease in this article:
- The teeth become more sensitive;
- The gums recede upwards, revealing a portion of the teeth;
- Excruciating pain;
- Increase in the volume of the teeth due to the space left by the gums.
Among the main causes of this pathological condition we certainly find periodontal diseases, the lack of the right oral hygiene, inadequate (too aggressive) brushing while brushing our teeth, a hormonal imbalance, a bacterial infection and so on.
As for the habits and lifestyle of the individual, it is absolutely necessary to mention tobacco. In fact, smoking favors the onset of gingival retraction, as well as the habit of grinding the teeth at night and / or having a piercing on the tongue or lip.
Furthermore, the genetic factor also plays a fundamental role in the onset of gingival retraction. We therefore recommend that you periodically undergo a dental check-up in case there are other cases of this disease within your family.
Finally, hormonal imbalances can also cause the gums to be more vulnerable and, therefore, recede causing swollen palate . This is why it is believed that women are more at risk than men.
What is retroincisive papilla inflammation
The retroincisive papilla is that part of the palate that is just behind the incisors. Sometimes this area may become inflamed , especially in the following cases:
- Too aggressive tooth cleaning;
- Presence of a dental granuloma ;
- Daily habit of eating too hard foods (such as sandwiches, candies, etc.)
- Teeth grinding and clenching, especially at night.
In this case the inflammation of the retroincisive papilla could cause a swollen palate condition near the teeth , therefore, a more swollen shape than normal.
What is stomatitis
In the medical field there are different types of stomatitis, the one that involves a rather painful redness of the palate is called aphthous stomatitis or, more simply, aphta.
Aphthous stomatitis, as the name implies, will cause the growth of some canker sores in the affected area (commonly the palate), these are real very painful pustules that can last up to a month. In this period, in fact, there will be severe pain and swelling of the palate.
Also in this case particular importance is givenoral hygiene of the individual. You should avoid putting your hands in your mouth, especially during the period in which the pustules form as it would worsen the situation.
Who should we contact when we experience pain in the palate
To the doctor or dentist
When we experience this type of pain in the palate , with an attached swelling behind the incisors, it is advisable to contact a good dentist who will surely know the best method to solve our problem .
However, if we think that the problem has little to do with our teeth, and could be inflammatory in nature and within the remit of a general practitioner, we may also contact our family doctor. In both cases, the important thing is to solve the problem in the best possible way.
How can we remedy this situation
Generally the main remedies for a problem of pain and swelling in the palate mainly concern the use of specific mouthwashes. However, it is essential to consult a specialist as if the underlying problem is pathological in nature, the simple mouthwash may not be enough.
When we talk about such a condition, we must always remember that the oral hygiene of the individual is very important to avoid problems of this type.
Indeed, as a remedy, but also as a prevention, doctors ask their patients to follow the rules of oral hygiene below:
- Change your toothbrush frequently
- Do not put your hands in your mouth as they are the main vehicle for germs;
- Using dental floss;
- Brush your teeth frequently (if possible after each meal, otherwise a minimum of two or three times a day);
- Use toothpastes that do not contain sodium lauryl sulfate.
There are natural remedies
As for the natural remedies to solve particular problems of the mouth, including pain and a swollen palate , you can use the following products:
- Chamomile: a soothing plant with which you can do some rinses from time to time to relieve pain and the feeling of discomfort;
- Lemon: it is an excellent natural disinfectant to always use in warm water to rinse;
- Decoctions of basil leaves;
- Baking soda: for rinsing. Helps with its antibacterial and disinfectant properties;
- You can also rinse with water and salt (salt is a natural disinfectant);
- Aloe vera: the gel inside has excellent anti-inflammatory properties and could be applied to the painful part.
In addition to these natural remedies, it is essential that the individual try not to abuse alcoholic beverages, smoking, spicy foods, coffee and all other foods that could worsen the situation of any canker sores.
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