{"id":485,"date":"2017-09-14T20:01:30","date_gmt":"2017-09-14T20:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/?p=485"},"modified":"2017-09-14T20:01:30","modified_gmt":"2017-09-14T20:01:30","slug":"ponte-vedra-beach-dentist-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/ponte-vedra-beach-dentist-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Does My Mouth Heal So Quickly? Ask Your Dentist."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-486 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/iStock-657010700-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"oral injury dental pain \" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/iStock-657010700-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/iStock-657010700-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/iStock-657010700-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/iStock-657010700.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>One day you\u2019ve bitten the side of your cheek, the next you can\u2019t feel a thing! Have you ever been amazed at how fast wounds heal in your mouth? Those cuts or scrapes from a crunchy snack or small burns from hot drinks can be painful and cause swelling, but amazingly, only a few hours later you\u2019re on to your next meal minus the discomfort. Let\u2019s take a scientific look with your Ponte Vedra Beach dentist at how amazing your body is and why your mouth heals so quickly.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Let\u2019s Look at Our Oral Tissues<\/h2>\n<p>Unlike organ or skin tissue, the oral tissue tends to repair itself very quickly. But why?<\/p>\n<p>Most of the tissue lining your cheeks, gums, tongue, and inner lips are considered \u201cmucous.\u201d Mucous tissue is primarily made up of ground substance, the mucous-like layer that cells float around in, with some fibers and cells for connective purposes.<\/p>\n<p>In contrast, skin tissue has several layers of reconstructing tissue for damaged areas. Since mucous tissue has a much simpler composition, it also has a faster, more straightforward regeneration process with a shorter time period for healing.<\/p>\n<h2>Your mouth has a more regular blood flow.<\/h2>\n<p>Blood contains cells that are necessary for healing. In addition to a simpler structure, the easy access to blood supply makes it easier to heal your mouth. Mucous tissue is highly vascular, meaning it\u2019s very rich in blood vessels. The easy blood flow brings a lot of nutrients and oxygen to the damage site to catalyze the healing process. Besides that, your mouth is very close to the head and neck, which both have great access to steady blood flow.<\/p>\n<h2>Saliva Aids in Healing<\/h2>\n<p>A small protein found in saliva called \u201chistatin\u201d did more than previously thought. Up until that time, it was known as an antibacterial agent. But the study found that a wound created in a culture of cell growth healed in less than a day. The culture without saliva remained damaged. A small protein in saliva previously only believed to kill bacteria was responsible for the healing.<\/p>\n<p>Another enzyme found in mucous tissue and saliva is called \u201csecretory leukocyte protease inhibitor\u201d (SLPI) is also involved in many more healing processes in the body. This enzyme embodies anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-fungal properties that aid in recovery. It\u2019s also been recently shown by researchers that SLPI actually <em>blocks<\/em> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ingentaconnect.com\/content\/ben\/cpd\/2003\/00000009\/00000018\/art00006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HIV-1 infection<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Trust Your Body to Handle It.<\/h2>\n<p>The human body has been healing itself for years. You shouldn\u2019t worry if you or a family member gets a cut or sore in your mouth because your body is already on top of the healing process. It will recover at lightning speed!<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to help it along, you don\u2019t have to do much. You can try gurgling or rinsing the mouth with saline to help heal the wound. A black or green tea bag that\u2019s been submerged in hot water and cooled down can be pressed onto a wound to prevent infection. Black or green tea holds anti-bacterial properties that can help fight off bad bacteria.<\/p>\n<p>If your laceration is deeper than your normal \u201ccheek bite,\u201d it may be time to visit your emergency room\u2014especially if you have excessive bleeding.<\/p>\n<h4>Meet the Dentists<\/h4>\n<p>When you need advice for dental problems or generally have oral health questions, it\u2019s best to reach out to professionals. Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry has a team of dental experts that would be happy to help you walk through any dental concerns you have. Need to call us? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">Contact<\/a> our office by dialing (904) 567-0102.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One day you\u2019ve bitten the side of your cheek, the next you can\u2019t feel a thing! Have you ever been amazed at how fast wounds heal in your mouth? Those cuts or scrapes from a crunchy snack or small burns from hot drinks can be painful and cause swelling, but amazingly, only a few hours [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-485","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Why Does My Mouth Heal So Quickly? 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