Dental and Oral Mucosa Disorders: Inflammation, Caries, and Deficiencies

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.