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Oral Lichen Planus - my new dental treatment plan...
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Thank you for this information. I did look hem up and got a lot of good information, but no one really in my area who specializes. My OLP is not flaring up inside my whole mouth right now, but there is always this white spot along the inside of my right cheek that is raised up, tender, and painful when eating anything sharp (like crackers), acidic or spicy. And a spot behind my left wisdom tooth that is also tender and painful when eating or brushing. Should I seek treatment now or wait until a flare up so the doc can see the full extent of the problem? Sounds like a silly question, but the ENT doctor I was referred to told me to wait to come in. Do ENT's know anything about OLP?
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@metta That is not a silly question - in fact no questions on any Mayo Connect threads are considered silly as each one reflects a genuine concern. And if those spots hurt, I would consider that to be a flare!
I have experienced those spots on my inner cheek and behind my wisdom tooth too, I just apply Lyderm gel to the sore spots with a QTip and that eases it. I don’t know about the States, but in Canada you need a prescription for the Lyderm gel.
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@metta I’m glad the information was helpful. Have you seen a dentist about your teeth? You should see your PCP and get a referral to a rheumatologist, who are the knowledgeable ones about OLP. But, I definitely see your dentist so you can get started on mouth care! Does this sound like a plan?