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The most common and simple treatment is the construction of a specially made acrylic prosthesis that covers the biting surfaces of the teeth and protects the cheek, tongue, and labial mucosa (an occlusal splint). This is either employed in the short term as a habit-breaking intention or more permanently (e.g., wearing the prosthesis each night ...
Oromandibular dystonia is characterized by involuntary spasms of the tongue, jaw, and mouth muscles that result in bruxism, or grinding of the teeth, and jaw closure. These conditions frequently lead to secondary dental wear as well as temporomandibular joint syndrome. In addition, problems with chewing, speaking, and swallowing may result from ...
Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) is a chronic, complex, premalignant (1% transformation risk) condition of the oral cavity, characterized by juxta-epithelial inflammatory reaction and progressive fibrosis of the submucosal tissues (the lamina propria and deeper connective tissues).
By Sean Dowling, Buzz60 If you get a lot of stomach aches, the culprit is likely right in your purse or front pocket. A food additive found in chewing gum may mess up your digestive cell structure ...
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[6] [2] Oral snuff causes more pronounced changes in the oral mucosa than tobacco chewing. [1] Snuff dipping is associated more with verrucous keratosis. [1] As well as the white changes of the oral mucosa, there may be gingival recession (receding gums) and staining of tooth roots in the area where the tobacco is held. [7]
Sometimes the lips, the gums and the tongue can simultaneously be involved, and some authors have described this triad as a syndrome ("plasma-cell gingivostomatitis"). [3] The mucous membranes of the genitals can also be involved by a similar condition, termed "plasma cell balanitis" [2] or "plasma cell vulvitis". [8]
The appearance of blood on your toothbrush bristles, or in your sink after a thorough cleaning is not something that you should ignore.