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What Causes Hair Growth Inside Mouth?

My mother has complained of hairs in her mouth, she recently had 2 teeth pulled , we thought that her complaints would end but they have not.She says she can't eat and stays sick at her stomach all the timetable due to the hairs in her mouth. Is there any advice that you can give me on how to help her deal with this, ?
posted on Fri, 20 May 2016
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of hair growth inside mouth which could be due to incomplete hygiene, stress , hormonal changes ,vitamin deficiency ,food allergy and injury. They are not acctually hairs but extentions of linning of mouth . Usually it will go away by its own.
-You can take more of roughage or fibre containing foods and take raw fruits and vegetables as they provide friction and help in shedding dead cells from tongue.
-Always gargle after meals.
-In case if you take tobacco or smoke completely quit it.
-Drink plenty of water and maintain a good hydration.

I would suggest you to avoid hot and spicy food ,maintain oral hygiene , hydrogen peroxide gargles mix with equal amount of water. If condition persist after 5-7 days then consult dentist for proper evaluation and to rule out other cause like lie bump or squamous papilloma . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Hair Growth Inside Mouth?

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of hair growth inside mouth which could be due to incomplete hygiene, stress , hormonal changes ,vitamin deficiency ,food allergy and injury. They are not acctually hairs but extentions of linning of mouth . Usually it will go away by its own. -You can take more of roughage or fibre containing foods and take raw fruits and vegetables as they provide friction and help in shedding dead cells from tongue. -Always gargle after meals. -In case if you take tobacco or smoke completely quit it. -Drink plenty of water and maintain a good hydration. I would suggest you to avoid hot and spicy food ,maintain oral hygiene , hydrogen peroxide gargles mix with equal amount of water. If condition persist after 5-7 days then consult dentist for proper evaluation and to rule out other cause like lie bump or squamous papilloma . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari