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Oral Lichen Planus
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I have had OLP for many years. It always presented on the side of my tongue or inside my cheeks. In 2016 I got Clear Choice dental implants. I still get it on in my cheeks sometimes but now I get flare ups around my implants. Has anyone else had this and, if so, do you know if it is due to the material of the implant?
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I got it on amazon. It was around $60
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2 ReactionsThis may be a duplicate.
I got this on amazon for $60 ish.
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1 Reaction@kjoeme1978 I'm working on a referral to an allergist now, to get chemical testing. My OLP was diagnosed right after I had a broken tooth rebuilt. And also after I got a mouthguard for TMJ.
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1 Reaction@suecutuli Thanks, it looks HUGE. How do you use it in your mouth?
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1 ReactionI was diagnosed with OLP in 1999, with flare-ups every few years. But for the last three years, it has been worse. It started after my doctor put me on Carvedilol 6.25mg x2 a day (Beta blocker). After taking Carvedilol for 5-6 months, the flare-ups started again. Beta blockers can cause flare-ups. Finally, my Cardiologist reduced the dosage to 3.125mg. The flare-ups are not as severe.
The dental specialist recommended Clobetasol Propionate Gel, 0.05% with Lidocaine. It helps sometimes. However, I find that Turmeric mixed with coconut oil helps the most. It soothes the erosion and pain; it helps a lot, but not 100%. Warm water and salt also help. Any suggestions, please let me know.
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2 ReactionsYes, I have the same dental problem, OLP on the inside cheek. Every time I wear my partial, it flares up.
From my Google and AI research, dental materials such as amalgam (silver fillings) can cause flare-ups.
Hope this helps.
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Hi, I have frequent flare ups. My mouth is always inflamed and feels like it's been rubbed with sandpaper including my lips.
When I have severe flare -ups I use Dexamethasone oral rinse for ten days. I don't swallow it! The Dexamethasone rinse helps me quite a bit.
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1 ReactionYes I have too. It’s very painful and makes it difficult to clean.
@sadea0208 that rinse has not helped me. Sometimes it gets worse. I find brushing and keeping my mouth clean does help.
@suecutuli does it affect AFib?