Gingivitis
What is the term used to describe the following characteristics: inflammation of the gums with painless swelling
Gingivitis
The word Periodontitis, what do the following word parts stand for Peri/odont/itis?
Perio = Around
Dont = Tooth
Itis = Inflamation
What does ANUG stand for?
Acute
Necrotizing
Ulcerative
Gingivitis
Define Glossitis
Inflammation of the tongue
What is the medical term used for Bad Breath?
Halitosis
Pink & Stippled
Name three warning signs of Periodontal Disease?
Bad Breath
Loose Teeth
Pus
Poor Fitting Appliances
What is another name for ANUG
Trench Mouth
Vincent's Disease
What does Gingivitis look like?
Swollen tongue with ulcers.
What is the most common cause of bad breath
Plaque and food particles left on the teeth
What is the treatment of gingivitis?
Removal of irritating factors such as plaque & tartar
It turns into Calculus/Tartar
Name one characteristic about ANUG that is different that Gingivitis and Periodontitis
Acute Pain
What are the bumps on our tongue called
Papillae
What can you do to check and see if you have bad breath if you are alone?
What happens if Gingivitis is not treatment
Progression to Periodontitis resulting in loose teeth.
What can happen in the most serious cases of Periodontal Disease
The patient may loose teeth
What medication is sometimes prescribed for treatment?
Penicillin
What is it called when your tongue is black and why does this happen?
Black Hairy Tongue
The papillae elongate and take on color black from the bacteria which looks like hair.
What is the name of the dental specialty that treats ANUG?
Periodontal Office
What is the most common cause of dental disease?
Plaque
Who is licensed to remove calculus/tartar and how is this done?
Dentist or Hygienist use a scaler or cavitron
Define Malaise?
A general feeling of discomfort, illness, or lack of well being
What is it called when ulcers on the tongue move around?
Geographic Tongue
Beside brushing and flossing the teeth, what can be done to help prevent bad breath?