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@firelady-- having had LP for a few years, followed by burning mouth syndrome (BMS), and seen top oral pathology experts in NYC and Boston, I can tell you that oral LP would not be improved by having teeth removed. Also, standard treatment for oral LP is steroid shots. They work, but probably not a good idea long term. Beyond that, there is nothing. Don't waste time going to doctors. BMS never goes away.
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My burning mouth did go away. My lp went into remission for about 15 years. Just went to oral surgeon for my gums. He gave me a prescription for LIDEX GEL. I am picking it up today. Fingers crossed. Just keep trying to lower stress and support your immune system. Not many people have even heard of lichen planus. I am glad I found this blog and can share ideas. Just found a lady talking about lp in slow wound healing. Told her about this blog. She also has oral lp. We are in this together.
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I was diagnosed with LP in 2002 with burning mouth and sores in my mouth and spots all over my hands and arms. I have never known any who even heard of LP. Mine was caused from Prilosec meds. I have several medicine and food sensitivities. My dermatologist had a nurse call me by phone and tell me of the diagnosis and did not offer any treatment. I read about it on line at Mayo Clinic. I immediately stopped eating any preservatives food additives and stopped hair permanents. Ate natural foods. If took over two years to clear. Would get an occasional breakout bubble in the lining of the mouth. I recently had cataract surgery and took an inflammation medications for two months. My face and mouth broke out again. I was sent to an oral surgeon to check for cancer. He said it was my LP flaring up. I am still on my clean food eating and meditating to keep stress down.