Gangrenous Stomatitis

Gangrenous stomatitis, also known as noma, is a serious and rare infection that affects the tissues of the mouth and face, and is usually related to states of malnutrition and significant weakness of the body.

Possible signs: It may begin with lesions on the gums or the lining of the mouth that progress and damage the surrounding tissue.

When to seek care? It is a condition that requires prompt medical attention, especially in children in poor general condition.

Which specialists treat it? Because it affects the mouth and facial tissues, the dentist and the orthodontist may take part, along with the pediatrician and the pediatric surgeon in children. With mouth lesions that are advancing or a child in poor general condition, seeking evaluation as soon as possible is the most sensible course.