Oral Medicine and Oral Radiology is a branch of dentistry which deals with diagnosis of Oral and Para-oral diseases, oral/dental management of medically compromised patients along with management of oral manifestation of systemic diseases. It can also be defined as: The branch of dentistry which deals with diagnosis of Oral and Para-oral diseases, oral/dental management […]
Xerostomia – Dry mouth
Xerostomia, more commonly known as dry mouth, is not a disease in itself. Rather, it is a symptom of many other diseases and conditions. These conditions cause saliva production to decrease or stop. Saliva moistens your mouth and helps you to swallow and taste food. It also is a natural cavity fighter. For example, it […]
Oral Thrush also known as Candidiasis
Oral Thrush or Candidiasis what is it: Oral thrush is a fungal infection, which targets the mucous membrane in the oral cavity, it is caused by the fungus ‘candida albicans’ when this bacteria infiltrates into the oral mucosal layers. It is seen in babies as well as adults. How does one acquire Oral thrush: As […]
Salivary Glands – Types and Functions
Salivary Glands: These are the secretory glands or the Exocrine Glands which secrete a multi functional fluid known as Saliva. Saliva which is a combination of many substances with varied functions is a slightly viscous fluid which is composed of many substances which are produced and secreted into the oral cavity by different salivary glands […]
Dental caries – History, Classification and Causes
Dental caries is commonly called tooth decay. Caries in latin is called as ‘rot’ or ‘decay’ and Dental caries means ‘rotten or decayed teeth’. Definition: Dental Caries is an irreversible microbial multifactorial disease of the calcified tissues of the teeth, characterized by de-mineralization of the inorganic portion and destruction of the organic substance of the tooth. […]