@twastarstream Hi. Did you have a biopsy to confirm you have oral LP? Shame on your dentist. They should have been able to refer you for help. Since my LP is everywhere, including eyes, I have a couple derms and eye specialists I work with. If your dentist won’t prescribe something your Derm should. A prednisone swish a couple times a day until your sores heal. Also they should prescribe a swish and spit which contains lidocaine/antacid and an antihistamine if you can have that. This will make brushing and flossing tolerable. I can’t have antihistamines so mine is formulated without. The doctor will call in the formula to your pharmacy and they’ll mix it special for you. If you only have a couple spots in your mouth they might prescribe a steroid gel or ointment just to dab on the particular spots. You may be lucky as some people just have a one and done occurrence with oral LP. If it becomes chronic your whole way of eating will need to change and you might need to change temporarily to help facilitate healing. During bad outbreaks I have gone months using Glucerna shakes. Most people find a diet without sugar, caffeine, chocolate, salt, spice, crunchy, or anything with edges need to be eliminated as well as carbonation and alcohol. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions. I am sorry you have joined this exclusive “club”. It becomes easier to deal with as the years go on.

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