Have cuts inside lower lip. Teeth on lower jaw are jagged. Treatment?
Patient: Hi, I have a problem with small little cuts on the inside of my lower lip . On the same side of flesh that lays against my lower teeth . They aren t particularly painful unless my teeth put pressure on them by biting my lower lip, and I believe they might be from my actual teeth cutting into my lip. Admittedly, the teeth on my lower jaw are pretty jagged and not very straight. The cuts just sort of look like precise deep-ish indents that are colored red or dark pink, much darker than the rest of my inner lip. They are only visible if I pull my lower lip down to see the innermost side of the lip. Doctor: DEAR FRIEND.  Thanks for sharing your concern.  your history suggests that the cuts inside your lower lip is due to the traumatic bite caused from crowded lower(anterior) front teeth.    For temporary relief,you can apply gel on the affected area( dologel).   For permanent relief,please visit your orthodontist and get appliance to correct your Mal aligned teeth.  If the cuts persists,it can lead to ulceration and canker sore too.  meanwhile you can take capsules becosules for 15 days. also maintain very good oral hygiene, as Crowding of teeth also results in plaque accumulation and thereby gingivitis .  hope it helps  thanks.