Do I Have Contact Stomatitis?

Do your symptoms appear a few hours after you brush your teeth or eat something?

Do you have a burning sensation in your mouth?

Do you have pain in your mouth?

Do you have swelling in your mouth?

Do you have redness of the mucous membranes of your mouth?

Do you have ulcers or erosions inside your mouth?

Do you have small blisters inside your mouth?

Do you have white patches or lines on your mouth mucosa?

Do you have numbness in your mouth?

Do you have a bad taste in your mouth?

Do you have excessive salivation?

Do you have an increased sensitivity of the mouth to cold, hot and spicy food?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have contact stomatitis. Contact stomatitis is also known as allergic contact stomatitis. It is a medical condition that refers to an allergic reaction inside the mouth that is caused by contact with an allergen. An allergen is usually a substance that is normally found in oral hygiene products, food, medications or dental restorations. The main sources of allergens that can cause contact stomatitis are food additives such as cinnamon, peppermint or menthol essential oil, metals (nickel, palladium, gold, mercury, zinc), and latex. Contact stomatitis can occur at any age, but it is most common in elderly individuals.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have contact stomatitis. Contact stomatitis is a medical condition characterized by an inflammatory reaction of the oral mucosa after contact with irritants or allergens. Contact stomatitis can be both acute and chronic. The symptoms of an acute form develop within a few hours after contact with the allergen, while in the chronic form the allergen is always present in the mouth (fillings, crowns, bridges, implants and dentures). Contact stomatitis can affect any part of the mouth, but usually occurs on the sides of the tongue, gums, inside the cheeks, and the hard palate.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have contact stomatitis. Contact stomatitis is a medical condition that refers to an inflammation and pain inside your mouth caused by irritant and allergic substances. The inflammation can affect your whole mouth, or just a certain part of the mouth. A diagnosis is usually based on your medical history and a physical examination. Your doctor may order additional tests to rule out other diseases and identify the allergen. Treatment involves avoiding the allergen. Complete withdrawal of symptoms can take up to 2 weeks. In severe cases, topical steroids are required.