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Kenneth Hovden DDS Treats Cankers Sores, Lesions, and Fever Blisters

Kenneth Hovden DDS Treats Cankers Sores Lesions and Fever Blisters

At Kenneth Hovden DDS, one of the most common complaints we hear from Daly City dentistry patients is problems with mouth sores.

There are many different kinds of oral lesions which can make eating and talking painful. Some are annoying yet harmless, while other sores are more serious and require medical intervention.

Though not contagious, the most common complaint is canker sores, which affect an estimated eighty percent of the San Mateo population. Canker sores can be attributed to stress, tissue irritation, or acidic foods.

Dr. Kenneth Hovden can prescribe a topical dental paste to relieve pain and guard against infection. Recurring canker sores can sometimes be a symptom of a larger health problem.

Another common complaint is fever blisters or cold sores, which are contagious fluid-filled blisters. San Francisco cold sore sufferers should be aware that they can become infected. At Kenneth Hovden DDS, we advise our patients on how to treat cold sores and avoid further breakouts.

Fungal infections and oral cancer can cause sores in the mouth and throat. See your San Francisco dentist if you experience any of the following:

Lumps or discolored patches in the mouth lasting longer than three weeks
Unusually large lesions
Multiple sores

Dr. Kenneth Hovden reminds patients that eating a well balanced diet, drinking plenty of water, and not smoking can all aid in oral health and hygiene.

To schedule an appointment, or ask about other oral concerns, contact Kenneth Hovden DDS today at 650-755-6000.

Kenneth Hovden DDS in Daly City  provides the full spectrum of general, cosmetic, and pediatric dental services. We offer restorative dentistry, sleep apnea and snoring, TMJ treatment, Invisalign, Lumineers and complete smile makeovers.

The following online articles were used as source material for this blog:
‘Mouth Sores,’ American Academy of Otolaryngology, December 2010, http://www.entnet.org/HealthInformation/mouthSores.cfm, accessed on November 29, 2011
‘Dental Health and Canker Sores,’ WebMD, November 2011, http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/canker-sores, accessed on November 29, 2011

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