Pediatric Mouth Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Teeth:

 • Teething

Painful - Gastrointestinal:

 • Crohn's Disease

 • Ulcerative Colitis

Painful - Other:

 • Gum Disease (e.g. Gingivitis)

 • Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (Coxsackie Virus)

 • Streptococcal Throat Infection

 • Canker Sore

 • Herpes Simplex Virus

 • Inflamed Papillae (e.g. Burn)

Painless - Non-lnflammatory:

 • Impetigo

 • Mucocele

 • Candidiasis

Painless - Inflammation:

 • Allergic Reaction



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