Due to the intricate grooves and ridges, back teeth can trap food particles and plaque, leading to increased bacteria growth, periodontitis and a higher risk of cavities. Proper oral hygien …read more #CONDITIONS #TARTAR-AND-PLAQUE 1
Dry mouth might also occur if you are suffering from certain types of diseases or infection. Conditions that will cause dry mouth include HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer’s Disease, anemia, diabetes, Sjogren’s Syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, cystic fibrosis, Parkinson’s Disease, stroke, mumps and hypertensio...
For millions of Americans, “morning breath” that persists the entire day isn’t just a bad dream. Bad breath, or halitosis, affects almost all of us at one point in our lives. The same can be said for mouth sores, gingivitis and tooth infections. All of these dental conditions are ex...
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Thrush is an infection of the mouth caused by the Candida fungus. Symptoms of thrush include pain or difficulty swallowing, a feeling that food gets stuck in the throat, and fever. Treatment of thrush depends on the cause and severity of the infection. Infants, toddlers, and children with th...
sexually transmitted bacterial infection syphilis include a painless sore on your penis, vulva, anus, rectum, lips, or mouth called a chancre. This is the first stage, in which it is very contagious. In the second stage of syphilis, symptoms include flat, wart-shaped growths that do not ...
Weakness, fatigue, and weight loss are symptoms of both. If you have diabetes, you may also have increased thirst, blurred vision, numbness in your hands or feet, slow-healing sores, frequent urination, infections, or dry mouth. Those are not symptoms of depression. ...
Oral hairyleukoplakiais an infection that appears in the mouth as white lesions on the bottom or sides of thetongue. Oral hairy leukoplakia may be one of the firstsigns of HIV/AIDS. The infection is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. ...
Oral Herpes:Oral herpes is a common and generally benign viral condition that produces painful and frequently unsightly sores on the lips or adjacent skin. The virus may also cause sores on the bone-bearing tissues such as the gums and the roof of the mouth. In the U.S., up to 60 per...
Do you get cold sores in your mouth that don't seem to heal? This could also be a condition brought on by diabetes. The right blood sugar levels help heal cold sores or cuts, whereas if your blood sugar levels aren't under control, your injuries will not heal...