03/09/2026
π Cracks at the corners of your mouth that keep returning? It may be angular cheilitis.
Angular cheilitis is inflammation that develops at one or both corners of the mouth. It can cause redness, soreness, splitting, crusting or burning, and sometimes keeps coming back even after the skin appears to heal.
Possible contributing factors can include:
π Saliva repeatedly collecting at the mouth corners
π Dry or irritated skin
π Fungal or bacterial infection
π Ill-fitting dentures or changes in the bite
π Nutritional deficiencies such as iron or certain B vitamins
π Reduced saliva flow or other underlying health factors
It can look like ordinary chapped lips, but recurring cracks may need more than lip balm. Identifying the underlying cause is important so the right treatment can be recommended.
At Design Dental Surgery, we can examine persistent changes around your mouth and oral tissues and advise whether dental treatment, further investigation or medical review may be appropriate.
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