In burning mouth syndrome, the burning sensation can occur in the tongue, lips, palate, or even on the floor of the mouth. This sensation is created when the sensations of taste and temperature are transferred to the brain by the nerves in a different way than usual so that they are not properly understood and cause pain or burning. The areas of the mouth that burn, when we actually touch them are not hot and most of the time there is no wound or red area. Continue reading “Burning Mouth Syndrome”
Category: oral and maxillofacial diseases
Oral and maxillofacial diseases. Find out everything you need to know in this category. Take a read and stay tuned for more information.
Medication Induced Osteonecrosis of the Jaws – A Growing Problem
The Medication Induced Osteonecrosis of the Jaws is described for the first time by Marks in 2003. It is induced by medication that belongs to the group of the bisphosphonates and/or the monoclonal antibodies. Continue reading “Medication Induced Osteonecrosis of the Jaws – A Growing Problem”
Pericoronitis
Have you ever had a semi-impacted wisdom tooth? Did it hurt? Was it extremely annoying? Well, most of the time, when a semi-erupted wisdom tooth hurts that bad is due to pericoronitis. Let’s read all about it! Continue reading “Pericoronitis”
Cheilitis Simplex / Angular / Actinic / Exfoliate
Cheilitis is an abnormal condition of the lips characterized by inflammation and cracking of the skin. There are several forms, including those caused by excessive exposure to sunlight, allergic sensitivity to cosmetics, and vitamin deficiency. Continue reading “Cheilitis Simplex / Angular / Actinic / Exfoliate”
Cleft Lip & Palate
Cleft lip and cleft palate are facial and oral malformations that occur very early in pregnancy. While the baby is developing inside the mother. Clefting results when there is not enough tissue in the mouth or lip area. And when the available tissue does not join together properly. Continue reading “Cleft Lip & Palate”
Oral Cancer
Cancer is defined as the uncontrollable growth of cells that invade and cause damage to surrounding tissue. Oral cancer appears as a growth or sore in the mouth that does not go away. Oral cancer, which includes cancers of the lips, tongue, cheeks, floor of the mouth, hard and soft palate, sinuses, and pharynx (throat), can be life-threatening if not diagnosed and treated early. Continue reading “Oral Cancer”
HPV & Oral Cancer
The human papilloma virus (HPV) is a double-stranded DNA virus that infects the epithelial cells of skin and mucosa. The moist epithelial surfaces (squamous cells) include all areas covered by skin and/or mucosa such as the mouth interior, throat, tongue, tonsils, vagina, cervix, vulva, penis (the urethra – the opening), and anus. Continue reading “HPV & Oral Cancer”
8 HPV Facts
No 1
HPV is the most common sexually transmitted virus and infection. Continue reading “8 HPV Facts”
HPV Q & A (PART1)
In this article you will find 2 basic questions answered about HPV. I chose the most common 2 questions out of all those you asked. There will be one more article coming up with more questions answered. Continue reading “HPV Q & A (PART1)”
HPV Q & A
More of your questions about HPV are answered here! keep reading to find out all the details about this nasty virus. Continue reading “HPV Q & A”