Oral diseases
Tips and tricks for oral care
From canker sores and bad breath to periodontitis, warts and misaligned teeth - oral diseases are as varied as their causes. In most cases, they are quite unpleasant, but they are often quite treatable. You can read all about perfect oral care so that your mouth doesn't fall ill in the first place at Idea for me.
Oral diseases: Causes and forms
Oral diseases, such as inflammation of the oral cavity, teeth or jaw, can occur when the oral flora is out of balance. The symptoms of the diseases vary greatly, but in most cases they are accompanied by pain. Oral diseases are particularly common in older patients when the immune system is weakened. The body's own protective system then no longer functions properly and microorganisms, viruses and foreign substances are no longer completely warded off. This can lead to inflammation of the oral cavity, the mucous membrane of the gums, lips, tonsils or tongue. These usually manifest themselves in the form of small, white blisters, known as aphthae. These are particularly painful.
How oral diseases are treated
While some oral diseases, such as aphthae and herpes, heal on their own, other forms require medical treatment. For example, only dentists can help with periodontitis and misaligned teeth. In most cases, tonsillitis can also only be cured with medication. The general practitioner will decide whether it is necessary to take an antibiotic.
Conscientious oral hygiene can help
What can we do ourselves to prevent oral diseases? Conscientious oral care is the be-all and end-all when it comes to prevention. This includes regular tooth cleaning as well as gum and tongue care.
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