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This is the first stage of noma. The gums are red or reddish-purple and bleed spontaneously. The child has fetid breath and may drool. Painful ulcers of the gums develop, causing trouble eating. If the patient is malnourished and has recently been sick with an infectious disease, such as measles or chickenpox, they are at more risk for ...
Generally all gingival diseases share common features such as signs and symptoms being restricted to gingiva, clinically detectable inflammation, and the potential for the gum tissues to return to a state of health once the cause is removed, without irreversible loss of attachment of the teeth. [4]
Gingivitis is a non-destructive disease that causes inflammation of the gums; [1] ulitis is an alternative term. [2] The most common form of gingivitis, and the most common form of periodontal disease overall, is in response to bacterial biofilms (also called plaque) that are attached to tooth surfaces, termed plaque-induced gingivitis.
Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a set of inflammatory conditions affecting the tissues surrounding the teeth. [5] In its early stage, called gingivitis, the gums become swollen and red and may bleed. [5] It is considered the main cause of tooth loss for adults worldwide.
Convincing kids to brush their teeth can be tough, but the Philips Sonicare for Kids turns it into an engaging activity. My 10-year-old son enjoyed using this toothbrush because it made brushing ...
The young woman, named Sam, shared a video on TikTok on Tuesday, Dec. 10, in which she and her parents took part in the viral “We Listen and We Don’t Judge” trend, which sees a group gather ...
Ren wakes up in the middle of the night to a painful toothache, which Stimpy explains to be the work of a beaver inside every tooth who attempts to eat his nerve endings. The second night, Ren refuses to brush as usual, only for his teeth to start shattering; he spends the entire night unknowingly grinding his teeth into powder, exposing his ...
Little kids may want bubblegum, but they shouldn't be chewing it until they're around 5, experts say. (Image: Getty; illustrated by Nathalie Cruz.