Denture stomatitis is characterized by an infection and inflammation of the mucosa under a denture. Denture Stomatitis alters the denture bearing area due to the oedema and the infection is implicated in angular cheilitis. The cause of denture stomatitis is multifactorial but important factors are prolonged wearing of dentures and poor denture hygiene. Usually there are …
What is burning mouth syndrome? Burning mouth syndrome is characterized by continuous burning sensation of the oral mucosa in the absence of any specific oral lesions. There is no cause so it is idiopathic and has no definitive cure. Although the cause is uncertain there are certain factors which seem to be common in patients …
Angular Cheilitis is actually a physical appearance of a lesion characterised by red inflammation to the angles of the mouth. It is not an actual diagnosis but a clinical sign. It is most commonly seen in the older person with dentures. There is a primary infection TOGETHER with other multifactorial conditions which predispose the patient to the …
Sjogren’s Syndrome is an auto immune disorder where the body produces an increase in beta lymphocytes which infiltrate exocrine glands, mainly salivary and lacrimal glands destroying the tissue. An antigen has been identified and established. The condition is 10 times more common amongst women than men and the peak onset is during the menopause. The …
This is a photo of a patient’s mouth, one week after periodontal treatment had been carried out on the right-hand side. This patient had come in as a new patient the previous week and the dental history revealed she had had previous bad experience at the dentist so had not re- attended for almost three …
Dr Muzzafar Zaman went through a patient’s treatment that he had carried out in the previous week. This patient presented with a 6 monthly check-up and had no issues since the last time. The patient’s personal details and medical history were checked. A dental history was taken which revealed that the patient brushed 1-2 times …
It is now proven and well-documented research shows that the health of your mouth can have a detrimental effect on the rest of your body. Bacteria in your mouth can easily reach your bloodstream and cause effects elsewhere. As a consequence, gum disease has been implicated with other generalized conditions such as heart disease, dementia, …
Dental hygiene is a significantly important part of one’s overall health. Clinical papers and scientific research now show that there is no doubt that your dental hygiene plays a significant part in impacting your overall health. This is because bacteria and disease in your mouth can enter the bloodstream to impact other parts of your …
Here are the best four ways to improve your dental health! 1. Keep gum disease at bay because this is the reason why more teeth are lost and people end up wearing dentures. You can easily spot gum disease if you notice the following signs. Signs of gum disease are bleeding when brushing, teeth being …
The answer is yes because only a dentist can accurately diagnose conditions relating to your teeth and gums. A dentist is asked to undergo an intense five year university degree course and even after they have qualified, they must sign for something called CPD which stands for continuous professional development know as lifelong learning. This …