What to do when a baby has white spots on the gums and in the mouth?

Newborns with white granules in the mouth are common. However, not all parents have full knowledge about this disease. The article will provide useful information about the condition of white spots in the mouth of babies, from which to have a safe and effective treatment and avoid infection to the baby.

White pimples in the mouth of children often appear on the tongue, gums, inner cheeks and lips, oral mucosa with symptoms such as white dots, blisters. Usually, these blisters burst, causing small sores, making the child feel uncomfortable during eating. If parents do not have a method to care for and build a scientific diet for their children, then these ulcers will take a long time to heal, the risk of infection is high.
Some causes of white granules in the baby's mouth are:
Breast milk residue in the oral cavity: White pimples in the baby's mouth can be caused by breast milk residue in the first 2 months. after birth; Because children use a lot of antibiotics, the bacterial system inside the body is disturbed, causing white spots to grow in the mouth; Some cases of white spots on the mouth or gums in infants and young children are caused by oral thrush or an infection with the fungus Candida Albicans. This condition usually occurs in both adults and children 6 months and older. Children's teeth are not cleaned properly, allowing bacteria to multiply and develop, causing infection. Especially for bottle-fed babies, but the nipples are not cleaned and disinfected thoroughly. Hand-foot-and-mouth disease: Newborns with white bumps in the mouth can also be a symptom of hand, foot, and mouth disease. However, in this case, white pimples will appear in more places, such as hands and feet, not just in the oral cavity. If the mother is taking antibiotics or antacids, steroids, has allergies, stress or regularly eats sweets, she will also be susceptible to fungal infections and spread to her baby, causing white spots in the mouth. White acne in the oral cavity is a common disease in children, quite benign and will heal quickly if detected early and treated properly. However, if not detected and treated promptly, white spots in the mouth will spread very quickly. When the sores spread throughout the oropharynx, the child will feel discomfort, pain, fussiness and lead to anorexia, skipping meals, and weight loss. More dangerous are ulcers that spread down the larynx and throat, lungs or stomach. Therefore, as soon as detecting abnormal symptoms in the child's oral cavity, parents should quickly take their children to see a doctor for appropriate advice and treatment.

If the white pimples in the mouth of babies and children are just breast milk residue or common canker sores, it will not be too dangerous to go away on their own after a few days. However, if white pimples in the mouth are accompanied by signs of discomfort, parents can apply the following measures to help children feel more comfortable:
When detecting white spots in the oral cavity The first thing parents should do is clean their children's teeth to remove disease-causing bacteria. Ideally, parents should touch their tongue (infant) and brush their teeth (older children) regularly twice a day; Wash children's clothes, clean nipples, toys and other objects that children frequently come in contact with to prevent bacteria from attacking causing white acne in the mouth; Give children liquid foods such as porridge, soup, which are cool so as not to make them feel uncomfortable; Do not give your child foods that are too hard, salty or hot because they will make the sores painful, easy to become infected and difficult to heal. If the child is young, actively breastfeed the baby, formula milk. As for older children, give them filtered water or fruit juice. When babies and babies have white spots in their mouths, it's important to follow home remedies to prevent ulcers from getting worse. In addition, parents should also take their children to see a doctor to diagnose and have appropriate treatment for white spots in the mouth. The specialist doctor will prescribe the right medicine for the child's medical condition and guide the parents on how to take care of the child effectively.
In general, the condition of white pimples in the oral cavity is a common disease in children, quite benign and will be cured quickly if detected early and treated properly. Therefore, when children encounter this condition, parents should quickly bring their children to the hospital to be examined by a doctor and advise on the most appropriate treatment method.
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