Caries is a pathological process that manifests itself after the eruption of the teeth, at which the demineralization and softening of the hard tissues takes place, followed by the formation of the cavity. Caries in Latin is rotting, and this word describes the condition of the teeth quite accurately in this disease. It, with a greater or less frequency, occurs in all regions, among all levels of the population and age categories. At first glance, caries is a harmless disease, but it is the ...
The beauty of a smile depends entirely on the health of the teeth, so it is extremely important to monitor the condition gums and enamel, in time to detect the problem at an early stage and to conduct the correct treatment. A wedge-shaped defect is a destructive process that destroys hard tooth tissues. It occurs on the symmetrically placed teeth of the lower and upper jaws. The disease is characterized by the formation of defects in the form of a wedge on small molars and canines. The local...
Hypertrophic gingivitis is a chronic inflammatory process of the gum tissue, which proceeds without disorders of the dentogingival attachment and is accompanied by an increase in the volume of the gum tissue (proliferation). For hypertrophic gingivitis is characterized by the growth of the gingival papillae and the gums themselves, which cover the crowns of the teeth. Patients suffering from this form of gingivitis, complain of severe pain, constant bleeding gums and a significant increase i...
Most people underestimate their language. Due to the presence of taste receptors on the surface of the tongue, we can feel different tastes. Moreover, the language has one more important function, which can not be this function, in the strict sense of the word, but can be very useful. The point is that language is considered an indicator of the health of the whole organism. Changes in its shape, surface and color indicate the malfunctioning of any of the systems or individual organs. One of ...
Leukoplakia of the mouth - a lesion of the oral mucosa, characterized by its hyperkeratosis (increased keratinization). It is characterized by the appearance of foci of compaction on the mucous membrane of the cheeks, corners of the mouth, tongue, a feeling of slight burning, constriction and itching. If hygiene measures are observed, the sanation of the oral cavity is carried out, and the irritating factors are eliminated, the leukoplakia can disappear. It should be noted that the occurrenc...
Painful, irritating oral ulcers can appear at any time and have different causes, but in most cases they are formed during periods of stress or illness. Fortunately, it is quite easy to get rid of stomatitis yourself with the help of folk remedies. However, if ulcers in the mouth can not be withdrawn at home, it is better to seek medical help from specialists. Causes of ulcers in the mouth The most common cause of inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth with the appearance of ulcers...
Periodontitis is not as common a disease as gingivitis and periodontitis: it occurs only in 3-10% of people, it does not develop in a single day, a month or even a year. For a distinct clinical picture it takes 10-15 and even 20 years, so its course is always chronic. Periodontal disease is mild, moderate and severe. The degree of severity can be determined only by the doctor by radiographic imaging and by measuring the amount of exposure of the roots. How to treat periodontal disease correc...
Pulpit of the tooth - inflammation of soft tissue (pulp), which consists of nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue. Inflammatory process takes place in the pulp chamber and the root canal of the tooth. Distinguish acute pulpitis, when the tooth reacts sharply to cold and heat or spontaneously hurts, and chronic pulpitis, in which inflammation passes without a pronounced clinical picture. If the treatment of pulpitis is not timely and not qualitatively, then the disease develops - acute ...
The state of the language is able to tell a lot about human health and its way of life. An even tongue of pinkish color indicates that everything is in order in the body, but if there are cracks in the tongue, then this is a cause for concern. Cracks in the language are quite common. They can not cause discomfort for a long time. But in the future, the emergence of acute pain and discomfort. The reasons for the appearance of cracks in the language can be several. Before you start treating th...
Aphthous stomatitis is one of many types of stomatitis, which differs from others in its characteristic feature - the presence on the mucosa of very painful ulcerative defects. This form is the most unpleasant variety of stomatitis, and also gives a person a feeling of very strong discomfort. What it is? Aphthous stomatitis is an inflammatory disease of the oral mucosa, in which erosions are formed on the mucous membrane - aphthae. Afts are painful ulceration of a round or oval shape 3-5 mm ...
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