Mouth lining peeling - Tooronga Family Dentistry in Glen Iris

The lining of the mouth, the oral mucosa, is a protective layer similar to the skin, but it is thinner, delicate and more sensitive. There are several possible reasons why it will peel. Please notice that this text does not replace an examination by a dental professional.

The most common reason for peeling is a heat burnt which can be caused by a piece of hot pizza or a chemical burn from a mouth rinse. Because the lining is so thin and delicate it easily peels and tears leaving a piece of the lining loose.

But there can be other reasons like an infection with bacteria or fungi commonly called thrush or conditions such as lichen planus occuring spontaneously or as a result of medication and significantly, malignant conditions such as leukoplakia and cancer.

Because there are so many reasons for the lining peeling, it is very important to come and see us so I can examine the condition and take a baseline picture of it.