Mouth Problems, Noninjury: Check Your Symptoms

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Check Your Symptoms

If you answer yes to any of the following questions, click on the "Yes" in front of the question for information about how soon to see a health professional.

Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.

If you have the following symptoms, evaluate those symptoms first.

• A suspected allergic reaction: Go to the topic Allergic Reaction.
• Mouth or dental injury: Go to the topic Mouth and Dental Injuries.
• Toothache or gum problem: Go to the topic Toothache and Gum Problems.

Yes

Do you have problems chewing, swallowing, or moving your tongue?

Yes

Do you have a tongue problem?

Yes

Do you have one or more sores in or around your mouth?

Yes

Do you have white or red patches in your mouth?

Yes

Do you have cracking, splitting, or chapping at the corners of your mouth or on your lips?

Yes

Do you have a dry mouth?

Yes

Do you think a medicine may be the cause of your mouth problem?

Yes

Have you noticed changes in the way your breath smells?

Yes

Are your dentures or other dental appliance causing discomfort?

Yes

Do you have burning, tingling, or numbness inside your mouth or your lips?

Yes

Have you noticed changes in the way things taste?

Yes

Do you have a lump, thickening, or growth in your mouth?

Other Symptoms to Watch For

Do you have any of the following symptoms?

• Dehydration: Go to the topic Dehydration.
• Sore throat: Go to the topic Sore Throat.
• Facial swelling: Go to the topic Facial Problems, Noninjury.

If a visit to a health professional is not needed immediately, see the Home Treatment section for self-care information.

Last updated:	September 26, 2008
Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Reviewed By:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Steven K. Patterson, BSc, DDS, MPH - Dentist
Editors:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer