If you remember about diseases of the oral cavity, thatimmediately comes to mind? Only stomatitis. In fact, a number of diseases associated with inflammation of the oral cavity. Some of them are caused by infections, others are an indicator of problems occurring in the body. Inflammation of the oral cavity is painful and significantly worsen the quality of life.
Diseases of the mucous and soft tissues of the mouth
Classify these diseases can be as follows. Inflammations can concern:
- teeth and gums;
- larynx;
- the mucous membrane of the mouth.
In turn, they can be divided into groups. To inflammation of the gums and teeth are:
- periodontal disease and concomitant periodontitis;
- pulpitis - damage to dental tissue;
- caries;
- gingivitis;
- a cyst of a tooth.
Most of the diseases of this group are caused by accumulations of pathogenic bacteria in the oral cavity. Diseases associated with pathological changes in the larynx:
- angina;
- pharyngitis;
- tonsillitis;
- infection of the alveoli and many others.
Their occurrence is associated with theorganism pathogens: staphylococci, streptococci and other pathogens. Directly the mucous membrane of the oral cavity becomes inflamed in the case of soft tissue diseases that are in the oral cavity, tongue and pathology of the mucosa itself. This may be due to various reasons. They arise when:
- burns - thermal, chemical and mechanical;
- bacterial, fungal and infectious infections;
- allergic reactions of various forms;
- pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract;
- violations in the work of the hematopoietic system;
- beriberi.
The most common stomatitis of variousforms. And also cheilitis - trophic inflammation of the border of the lips and xerostomia - lesion of the salivary glands, causing permanent drying and dry mouth and galvanism. The latter disease is associated with unsuccessful prosthetics.
Disease Prevention
It is very important to carry out preventive measures so thattolerate diseases of the oral mucosa. Prevention includes the implementation of hygiene procedures and the timely use of medical care when symptomatic symptoms appear.
If the disease is not cured, then it will be hidden, and infavorable for the causative agent, there will be an exacerbation of the infection. To determine pathogenic microorganisms, special tests are made - smears from the pharynx. Based on the results of this analysis, directed therapy is conducted. Identify the pathogen is extremely important. Ulcers and erosive rashes on the oral mucosa can also indicate such dangerous diseases as syphilis and tuberculosis. Diseases of the oral cavity - an indicator of the health of the body as a whole.