# Stomatitis --- **Stomatitis** is an inflammation of the [[mouth|oral]] mucosa that leads to painful ulcerations. It is often seen as a common side of chemo or radiation. ## Treatment If the sores are a bad you can use a super soft toothbrush or even a soft sponge for oral care. Baking soda and water mixed together can be a soothing mouth rinse. You can also whip up **magic mouthwash** which helps make the mouth feel better. It's made up of equal parts (BMX): - Benadryl - Maalox - Xidocaine (lidocaine) Other strategies can be: - avoid spicy/hot foods - if the individual has dentures, remove them between meals to reduce inflammation and clean off pathogens - sip water throughout the day ___