Diseases of the teeth (dentistry)

Allergic contact cheilitis

Allergic contact cheilitis is a lip disease that develops as a result of direct contact with substances that can cause a delayed-type allergic reaction.

Exfoliative cheilitis

Exfoliative cheilitis manifests itself in two forms: exudative and dry. Exudative exfoliative cheilitis is a chronic disease of the lips, characterized by a persistent, long-term course.

Ulcerative gingivitis

Ulcerative gingivitis is extremely rare as a primary lesion, as a rule, it represents the exacerbation phase of chronic catarrhal gingivitis and is characterized by pronounced alteration phenomena.

Actinic cheilitis

Actinic cheilitis is a disease caused by increased sensitivity of the red border to ultraviolet radiation (delayed-type allergic reaction), one of the symptoms of photodermatoses.

Geographic tongue is an inflammation of the tongue, usually benign and accompanied by peeling of the upper epithelial part (desquamation). It is more correct to call this disease desquamative glossitis (glossitis desquamativa) from the words "desquamation" - peeling and glōssa - tongue.

Dental treatment

It is recommended to treat teeth immediately as soon as the first signs of tooth decay or slight painful sensations in the area of one or more teeth appear. Timely elimination of the cause of toothache in most cases allows you to cure and save the tooth.

Teeth whitening at home

Teeth whitening at home, despite the abundance of professional whitening methods, still arouses interest in many. It should be noted right away that you should hardly expect any unrivaled effect from home whitening, but you can still try some methods.

Gum pain: what to do?

How to differentiate toothache from pain caused by gum inflammation, especially since gum pain is often very intense, affecting the entire jaw? In order to independently differentiate the painful condition and choose methods for neutralizing the pain, you need to know the reasons for gum pain.

Sore teeth: what to do?

"My teeth hurt: what should I do?" - this question is not just relevant, for people suffering from toothache, it is perhaps the only thought that fills the brain, especially when the pain is acute.

Tooth extraction

Tooth extraction – this phrase sounds so frightening that many people bravely endure any pain, self-medicating by applying products of completely exotic appearance and properties to the sore spot.

Health