Oral Lichen Planus

@minnesota10
I found the toothpaste called, Salvia. Flavia is very gentle on my gums and very effective at cleaning my teeth. Also, I use Closys a non-flavored, ultra- senstive mouthwash, which, when combined with the toothpaste, really helps make my mouth feel clean. I’ve been managing my oral Lichen Planus by using a red -light therapy and that has minimized the number of episodes of breakouts in my mouth. But I must stay away from any acidic or spicy foods which will bring back the painful mouth sores. Hope this helps?

I have had OLP since end of 2024. I remember the side of my tongue hurt, like I had bitten it, but don’t recall biting it. I was under a lot of stress at the time. I just dealt with the pain of it. Before I knew it, months had gone by and it hadn’t healed. I would cry when eating because everything made it hurt. It was torture, because I had to eat. I went to my dentist who recommended I see an oral surgeon. Biopsy came back with OLP. I had never heard of it before. I had a red lesion on the side of my tongue, and a couple on the inside of my lower lip. I started using a corticosteroid at night. Over a few weeks time, it became less painful. Eventually subsiding completely. I still feel it, but at least I can eat without intense pain.
Interesting though, I had started taking a magnesium supplement last year, and within a couple weeks, my OLP flared up pretty intensely. I immediately stopped talking the magnesium, and it went away again. All the hype over magnesium these days, but for me, it was not well received, because of the OLP.
I recently tried adding Celtic sea salt back into my diet, but after a week, OLP has started back up. I’ll have to stop or cut back again.
For a period of time when no toothpaste was helping, I used essential oils in warm water along with flossing, and that actually seemed to help with the pain. My mouth felt clean and fresh. I have finally found a toothpaste that I can tolerate. Now I use the essential oils as a mouth rinse after gentle brushing and flossing. It seems to be working for me.
I’ve had to give up some of my favorite foods, but this is manageable now. The first year was a total learning curve. Still is, but less so.

@wmcool
I too take Magnesium at night because of sleep issues in place of melatonin. But I was taking it for almost a year before my OLP made it's debut just about a yr ago.
I am a fan of essential oils, Love them in the diffuser and use Frankincense quite a bit for my shoulder/neck area.
I just found one that is recommended through Dr Jockery, a natural medicine guru that addressed OLP , He recommended from Vibrant Blue Oils, (they have a section on Immunity) the Parasympathetic, and I found the Thymus support that I'll try, to support the T- Cell along with a sleep aid oil. I will back away from the Magnesium for now just in case it's not helping.

I am curious what oils you used as a mouth rinse?

I have found that Cleure toothpaste with coconut oil is the least troublesome of the many many I have tried. I did just buy a sample pack of Fygg but haven't' started on them.
A couple weeks ago I came down with Covid and suddenly I have mouth sores I had avoided since before the holidays. A little research of Covid showed (OLP), a chronic inflammatory condition, due to immune system reactions to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and high psychological stress can cause a flare up of OLP. I didn't' see that coming but will be cognizant of these types of things in the future. I am still learning and always searching!

I have had OLP since end of 2024. I remember the side of my tongue hurt, like I had bitten it, but don’t recall biting it. I was under a lot of stress at the time. I just dealt with the pain of it. Before I knew it, months had gone by and it hadn’t healed. I would cry when eating because everything made it hurt. It was torture, because I had to eat. I went to my dentist who recommended I see an oral surgeon. Biopsy came back with OLP. I had never heard of it before. I had a red lesion on the side of my tongue, and a couple on the inside of my lower lip. I started using a corticosteroid at night. Over a few weeks time, it became less painful. Eventually subsiding completely. I still feel it, but at least I can eat without intense pain.
Interesting though, I had started taking a magnesium supplement last year, and within a couple weeks, my OLP flared up pretty intensely. I immediately stopped talking the magnesium, and it went away again. All the hype over magnesium these days, but for me, it was not well received, because of the OLP.
I recently tried adding Celtic sea salt back into my diet, but after a week, OLP has started back up. I’ll have to stop or cut back again.
For a period of time when no toothpaste was helping, I used essential oils in warm water along with flossing, and that actually seemed to help with the pain. My mouth felt clean and fresh. I have finally found a toothpaste that I can tolerate. Now I use the essential oils as a mouth rinse after gentle brushing and flossing. It seems to be working for me.
I’ve had to give up some of my favorite foods, but this is manageable now. The first year was a total learning curve. Still is, but less so.

@minnesota10
I found the toothpaste called, Salvia. Flavia is very gentle on my gums and very effective at cleaning my teeth. Also, I use Closys a non-flavored, ultra- senstive mouthwash, which, when combined with the toothpaste, really helps make my mouth feel clean. I’ve been managing my oral Lichen Planus by using a red -light therapy and that has minimized the number of episodes of breakouts in my mouth. But I must stay away from any acidic or spicy foods which will bring back the painful mouth sores. Hope this helps?

@minnesota10
I found the toothpaste called, Salvia. Flavia is very gentle on my gums and very effective at cleaning my teeth. Also, I use Closys a non-flavored, ultra- senstive mouthwash, which, when combined with the toothpaste, really helps make my mouth feel clean. I’ve been managing my oral Lichen Planus by using a red -light therapy and that has minimized the number of episodes of breakouts in my mouth. But I must stay away from any acidic or spicy foods which will bring back the painful mouth sores. Hope this helps?

@sassy1 i too am using red light. Can I ask what you routine is? I just got my own ( was borrowing one that got hot) this one does not get hot. It meets the specs I read
Would be healing of the spectral bands 660nm +660nm +850nm . Does this sound right any input would be appreciated. Mine has never gone into remission, but I have seen improvement with my blisters going away( they just returned) my cheeks are always a mess! Thanks!