An infection which is instigated by the ‘Herpes Simplex Virus’ is called the Oral Herpes, the medical name being ‘Herpes Labialis’. This condition causes outbreak of painful and tiny sores around the mouth, gums, and lips and also on the sides of the mouth. These sores are called ‘fever blisters’ or ‘cold sores’.
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Oral Herpes Simplex is a very widespread disease…Continue Reading
Oral Ulcers
Oral Herpes – Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
January 2nd, 2010 
Admin Diagnostic Approaches Of Oral Diseases And Screening For Oral Cancer
January 2nd, 2010 Admin Systematic Approach To Assessment Of Oral Mucosal Lesion
1) History Of Current Illness –
onset, location, intensity, frequency, duration
aggravating &or relieving variables
better, unchanged or worse over time
2) Medical, Tobacco &or Alcohol history –
medical conditions
medications & allergies
tobacco & alcohol ( type, frequency, duration )
3) Clinical examination
extra oral
intra oral
lesion inspection
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Mouth Ulcer and its Treatment
January 2nd, 2010 Admin The most uncomfortable, painful and annoying condition to have must be those horrible white volcanoes that appear inside the mouth. Yes of course, I mean the mouth ulcer! In many cases, the origin of the ulcer will be unknown, other times it is a bad reaction to certain foods. Learning the origin of the ulcer may be of interest to…Continue Reading
Inflammatory Hyperplastic Lesions of the Oral Cavity
January 2nd, 2010 Admin The causes and the course of the disease
Inflammatory hyperplastic lesions have similar causes like the purpuric macule except that the main insults are normally chronic irritants. These insulting agents include calculus, sharp-edge cavities, overhanging restorations, overextended denture, sharp extension of bone, and chronic biting of lip and cheek. The prolonged chronic insults cause the body to produce…Continue Reading
The Effects of Pregnancy in Oral Health
January 2nd, 2010 Admin Pregnancy can have different effects in the woman’s overall health condition. Most pregnant women can notice some changes in the gums throughout pregnancy, including redness and bleeding of the gums when brushing the teeth. In addition, some women can experience severe bleeding and swelling. These changes are known pregnancy gingivitis that usually starts on the second month of the pregnancy….Continue Reading
Oral Cancer – Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
January 2nd, 2010 Admin Oral cancer is generally described as cancer of head and neck. It can affect any part of the mouth like tongue, cheeks, lips, hard palate, soft palate, floor of the tongue, internal lining of the cheeks, gums, lymph nodes etc. the most common form of oral cancer is squamous cell carcinoma which affects the flat skin like lining of the…Continue Reading
Oral Cancer Deaths on the Rise
January 2nd, 2010 Admin Oral cancer is a killer. In the United States alone, there are over 22,000 cases every year and over 5,000 deaths yearly, according to the US National Cancer Institute.
The emergence of oral cancer does not happen overnight. The slow but sure process is common in people between the ages of 60 and 70 who have been smoking for years,…Continue Reading
Oral Thrush – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
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Oral candidiasis is an infection of yeast fungi of the genus Candida on the mucous membranes of the mouth. It is frequently caused by Candida albicans, or less commonly by Candida glabrata or Candida tropicalis. Oral thrush may refers to candidiasis in the mouths of babies, while if occurring in the mouth or throat of adults it may also be…Continue Reading
Oral Cancer Faqs
January 2nd, 2010 Admin Oral cancer mainly affects those who drink alcohol or smoke. If they do both, it seems that their risk of oral cancer more than doubles, so they are immediately in the high-risk section. Since oral and pharyngeal cancer patients only last about five years after diagnosis if untreated, catching the disease early and treating it properly are of prime importance….Continue Reading
Mastic Gum and Bio-hpf – Natural Support for H. Pylori & Gastrointestinal Ulcers
January 2nd, 2010 Admin H. Pylori (Helicobacter Pylori) is a bacteria linked to gastrointestinal ulcers, gastritis, indigestion and stomach infection. This silent but aggressive infection, when untreated, can contribute to stomach cancer. Due to its aggressive nature, when improperly treated, it often recurs. It is commonly treated by antibiotics. However, some are resistant to such therapy and will need prolonged and…Continue Reading
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