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Oral Lichen Planus: How do you cope with it?
I have been diagnosed with oral lichen planus for over 12 years. Originally it was mild and able to control with Duke’s Mouthwash. In last 5 months have had two major flareups with considerable pain. My condition was managed by my general dentist. I now feel I need someone who specializes in OLP, but have had no luck finding anyone. I live in the Columbia, MD area which is near Baltimore. Does anyone know an OLP specialist in my area?
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The Tom's stawberry worked for me as well.
Ive had this about 18 months. The worst is a lesion on my lower lip. It is raw all the time!
I use Biotene specially formulated to not irritate toothpaste. It does have fluoride, but this toothpaste doesn’t irritate my mouth. I also use Canker X Rincinol mouth sore rinse before eating a food that might irritate my mouth.
I've had OLP for 5 years now. Nobody local wanted to touch me. Finally went to UF in Gainesvialle, FL to see specialist. She and surgeon did biopsy both prescrived Dexamethasone 0.5mg/5ml Elixir (oral steriod rinse) when have outbreaks. Only use sparingly becasuse will thin your skin.
Also had "Magic Mouthwash" prescribed when having bad episodes/open sores - very soothing. Has to be made up by compound pharmacy. Normally prescribed cancer patients with mouth sores.
Same other above - avoid spicy foods, avoid too hot food/beverages, Happy Tooth great (tried Sensodyne and felt like acid!), avoid sharp foods (cerals, chips, etc) - OR tear into tiny pieces.
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3 Reactions@flpeach is Happy Tooth a toothpaste? Where do you get it, besides Amazon?