Regrowth - the skin inside your mouth?

[annamolly408]

hi, i was wondering if the skin inside your mouth will always recover/ grow back to its original surface? like if they get scraped off by a toothbrush while brushing, or by a strong mouthwash...etc
i know losing a layer or two may not make a difference but what if its like 5 or 6 layers (felt like 5 or 6 layers anyway) gets scraped off at once? will it grow back like its original or remain that scaped off state forever? (after recovering only a little)

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
What you seem to be asking is about the oral ulcerations in which the different layers of mucosa are lost. It will regrow with adequate treatment which consists of antihistamines, antacids, corticosteroids, oral analgesics such as paracetamol or ibuprofen and local anaesthetic lozenges, paints or mouth rinses such as benzocaine and avoiding spicy or hot foods.

I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[ronmexicojr]

But I love spicy foods..