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Angular
Cheilitis is found at the corner of the mouth. It mostly occurs
on people who wear dentures or people who have a compromised
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When
skin folding is formed at the corner of the mouth because
of improper occlusion of the teeth, the accumulation
of saliva at the corner of the mouth causes micro-organisms
such as Staphylococcus and fungus to proliferate and
leads to Angular Cheilitis.
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Redness or ulceration around the corner of the mouth, with the affected area being itchy or painful. Therefore, discomfort will be felt when eating and speaking.
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Correct the occlusion. For example, adjust the height of the denture so that saliva will not accumulate at the corner of mouth. |
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Apply antibiotic and antifungal ointment. |
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Minimize movement of the corner of mouth so that affect area can heal.
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Wear
a denture that fits. |
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Keep
corners of the mouth dry.
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