Crohn's Disease - Oral Health Care Considerations
- Frequent recalls and topical fluoride applications to address increased incidence of caries.
- Oral ulcerations can be treated with topical steroid mouth rinses.
- Treat oral candidiasis with topical antifungal medications.
- Patients may present with labial, buccal, or gingival swellings, and granulomatous cheilitis.
- Address possible adrenal suppression with glucocorticosteroid replacement therapy.
- Do not prescribe aspirin, ibuprofen or naproxen. These medications may worsen symptoms of the disease.
Medical Complexity Status - Crohn's Disease#
| Crohn's Disease | MCS1B |
|---|---|
| Anticipated complication | Controlled/ stable |
| Â Hemostasis | None |
|  Microbial  susceptibility | None |
|  Drugs/ drug  interactions | Minor |
| Â Stress/trauma | Minor |
See Medical Complexity Status for more information.
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