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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Herpes
Small bubbles appearing on the nose or lips are a problem for many. Fever brings a lot of trouble and is transmitted through close contact or use of other people's objects, such as dishes or lipsticks. Its appearance may not be associated with colds.
Stomatitis
Evidence of a weakening of the defenses of the body and most often appears in the elderly and children. Stomatitis can be caused by taking certain antibiotics, diabetes mellitus, or having a bacterial nature.
The dark plague in the language
The appearance of a dark plaque in the tongue may be due to insufficient oral hygiene, smoking, taking antibiotics or drinking coffee or tea in large quantities. To remove plaque, clean the surface of the tongue with a specially designed toothbrush.
Ulcers in the mouth
Even small ulcers in the mouth can cause unpleasant and painful sensations. In addition, it can lead to infection.
Leukoplakia
The appearance of white spots on the mucous membrane of the cheeks or lower lip can provoke smoking and drinking alcohol. It may also indicate a disease of the gastrointestinal tract or be a precancerous disease. In any case, you need to immediately contact a specialist.
Red flat lichen
On the inner surface of the cheeks may appear shiny red formations - red flat lichen, the causes of which are so completely unknown. If the lichen does not cause severe discomfort, it usually does not require treatment. However, there is a danger that with chronic lichen can increase the risk of developing oral cancer.
Oral Cancer
Additional risk factors may be oral cancer among close relatives and smoking. There is also a suggestion that cancer can be associated with circulation in the body of the human papillomavirus.
Damage to tooth enamel
If you have a habit of pricking nuts with your teeth and uncorking bottles in this way, then cracks and chips will not make you wait long. Gradually, this can lead to the destruction of the tooth and the appearance of caries.
[Gingivitis
The gums ache, bleed and swell. The best prevention of this disease is proper oral hygiene. And superficial care and smoking will only aggravate the problem and provoke its development.
Periodontitis
If you do not treat gingivitis and start it, it can lead to a more serious disease - paradontitis. This disease is characterized by denudation of the neck of the tooth, the formation between the teeth of the pockets and bleeding gums. This can lead to problems with the bones of the jaw and infectious diseases.