Diseases of the oral cavity

Diseases of the mouth often occur when there is insufficient hygiene. Maintenance of hygiene in this case refers to the care not only of teeth, but also supporting tissues, jaws and gums. The general condition of a person depends on their condition. Infections of the mouth can not only cause inflammation of the gums, but also provoke the development of diseases in other areas of the body. So, the bacteria that caused the damage to the gums can penetrate the blood.

Diseases of the mouth can occur and against the background of other ailments. These include HIV, digestive disorders, diabetes. So, in particular, with diabetes is often a lesion on the teeth and gums. These diseases of the oral cavity are caused by the often excessive content of sugar in the blood.

Contribute to the development of various oral problems and some dental procedures, the taking of certain medications, as well as procedures aimed at reducing salivation. In many cases, the natural bacterial balance is disturbed.

Diseases of the oral cavity.

Candidiasis. This disease has an infectious nature and is expressed in the appearance of red or white lesions in the throat and oral cavity.

Wounds and Ulcers. These lesions have a small size and a gray or white color with a red border.

Dry mouth occurs with insufficient salivation.

Stomatitis affects the mucous membrane of the mouth. It should be noted that this ailment is very common among adults and children.

Unpleasant smell. This phenomenon can be provoked by various reasons.

Oral cancer can occur in any part of it. As a rule, people who smoke and drink alcohol are at risk. Along with this, as practice shows, about 25% of patients are non-smokers.

Dental caries can occur at any age. The occurrence of this disease of the oral cavity in children of school age is observed in 60-90% of cases. This ailment is present in almost 100% of adults.

Periodontitis is a disease of the gums. In severe cases, periodontitis can provoke tooth loss.

The loss of teeth can be the result of periodontitis or caries. Absolute loss of natural teeth is very common. Older people are more prone to the disease.

Injuries to the teeth and oral cavity occur most often in children from six to twelve. Up to 40% of all cases occur in unsafe schools, on unsafe sports grounds, as a result of violence or traffic accidents.

The cleft palate and cleft lip are related to congenital defects. Similar anomalies are detected on average in one of five hundred to seven hundred births. The indicator may vary depending on the geographical area and ethnicity.

To factors of risk of occurrence of oral diseases it is necessary to attribute a wrong food, the use of alcohol, smoking. In addition, oral hygiene should be carefully maintained.

As preventive and curative measures, it is necessary to balance nutrition and reduce the amount of sugar consumed. In the diet must necessarily be present fruits and vegetables. Maintaining the optimum fluorine content helps to strengthen the teeth and prevents the occurrence of caries. It is necessary to refrain from smoking and drinking alcohol. In order to prevent injuries, it is necessary to use protective equipment during exercise or while riding a motorcycle. A huge influence is exerted by a safe physical environment.

It should be noted that most oral diseases call for a visit to the dentist. A timely examination in most cases is able to prevent the development of serious oral problems.