Dental and Oral Mucosa Disorders: Inflammation, Caries, and Deficiencies
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Dental caries
Decay of the teeth.
Periodontitis
Inflammation of the gums & degeneration of the tissues & bones.
Stomatitis
Inflammation of the oral mucosa.
Gingivitis
Inflammation of the tissue around the teeth.
Glossitis
Inflammation of the tongue.
Dry oral mucosa
May simply be due to dehydration, from mouth breathing, or alteration in salivary functioning.
Tartar
Plaque build-up along the gum line.
Periodontal diseases
Results of infection & inflammation of the gums & bone that surround the teeth.
Halitosis
Strong mouth odor (bad breath).
Cheilosis
Ulceration & dry scaling of the lips with fissures at the angles of the mouth.
