Stomatitis - causes of emergence in adults

Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth can affect not only the gums, but also the tongue, the inner surface of the cheeks and lips. For effective treatment of pathology it is important to find out why stomatitis started - the reasons for the occurrence of this disease in adults are diverse. As a rule, it is faster to detect a factor provoking inflammatory processes, which helps to establish the form of the disease.

Causes of allergic stomatitis in adults

This type of pathology begins in response to contact with irritants:

• materials from which prostheses or crowns are made;
• substances in the composition of toothpaste or mouthwash;
• metal bracket system.

It should be noted that even materials considered hypoallergenic, for example gold, can cause a negative reaction.

The main causes of aphthous stomatitis in adults

This is the most common form of inflammation. It is provoked by the following factors:

• viral and bacterial infections;
• diseases of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract;
• decreased activity of the immune system;
• allergic reactions;
• parasitic infestations.

Causes of frequent ulcerative stomatitis in adults

Usually the type of inflammatory process under consideration develops against the background of progressive aphthous stomatitis. Other causes of pathology are:

• insufficient or absent hygiene of the oral cavity;
• abundant amounts of tartar and plaque;
• periodontitis ;
• systemic diseases of the digestive system;
• autoimmune diseases.

The causes of candidal stomatitis in adults

Another name for the described variety of the disease is thrush. It is caused by fungi of the genus Candida.

These microorganisms are present on the mucous membranes of the mouth constantly, representing a component of normal microflora. However, with a decrease in the immune system or the transfer of severe infections, fungi begin to multiply actively, provoking inflammatory processes. Often there is a bacterial involvement.

The main causes of herpetic stomatitis in adults

The presented form of pathology always appears due to the activation of the herpes virus present in the body. It can be caused by infectious diseases, allergies, hypothermia , lack of sleep, vitamin deficiency and even stress.

Also, herpetic stomatitis accompanies many venereal diseases.