Gangrenous Stomatitis
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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.
Data on 233 doctors who treat gangrenous stomatitis
Which specialist treats gangrenous stomatitis?
Gangrenous stomatitis is a serious, destructive infection of the tissues of the mouth. A dentist is the main specialist, and an orthodontist may be involved if there is associated dental damage. If you have painful, destructive lesions in your mouth, see one of these specialists right away.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in gangrenous stomatitis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Itzel Olivares Lara
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Karina V. Ramírez García
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Blanca Margarita Lora Aguilar
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Frequently asked questions
What is 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.
Which doctor treats gangrenous stomatitis?
Gangrenous stomatitis is a serious, destructive infection of the tissues of the mouth. A dentist is the main specialist, and an orthodontist may be involved if there is associated dental damage. If you have painful, destructive lesions in your mouth, see one of these specialists right away.