oral cavity

Consequences | Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans

Consequences If the bacterium Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans is present in the oral flora, gingivitis or periodontitis need not necessarily occur. The bacteria accumulate in the plaque (dental plaque) on the teeth. The plaque consists not only of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, but also of many different pathogens that begin to metabolize the products available from food. If the … Consequences | Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans

Summary | Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans

Summary As complicated as its name may sound, Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans is an important and not to be underestimated bacterium in dentistry, which can cause major problems with teeth and gums in many people. With proper dental care and regular check-ups at the dentist, the risk of contracting the bacterium can be significantly reduced and periodontitis … Summary | Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans

Bubbles | Tongue burnt

Bubbles Frequently, small pimples or blisters appear on the affected area after tongue burns. They are the result of tissue damage and are absolutely harmless. Sometimes they can also occur after eating particularly spicy or sour food. After appropriate meals, the oral cavity should therefore be cleaned sufficiently. Basically, pimples on the tongue should not … Bubbles | Tongue burnt

Tongue burnt

Introduction If you eat or drink something too hot, it can happen relatively quickly that you burn your tongue. What to do in case of a burned tongue? If you have burned your tongue, the need is often great in the first moment. With a few simple measures, however, you can easily remedy the situation: … Tongue burnt

Pain | Tongue burnt

Pain The burning of the tongue can be extremely unpleasant and cause pain. But why is this so? The burn of the tongue damages the affected tissue. Specialized sensors (receptors) for the stimulus “pain” (nociceptors) are thus excited and, in a simplified view, transmit the sensation to the central nervous system (CNS) and thus into … Pain | Tongue burnt

Tongue

General information The tongue (lingua) is an elongated muscle covered by mucous membrane, which is located inside the oral cavity, which it fills almost completely when the mouth is closed. The tongue is already part of the upper digestive tract and performs important functions in digestion. Chewing and Swallow and is also involved in the … Tongue

Innervation | Tongue

Innervation The innervation (supply of nerves) of the tongue is quite complicated because it consists of three different parts, namely a motor, a sensitive and a sensory (responsible for taste) part. The motor innervation of the tongue muscles takes place via the 12th cranial nerve, the hypoglossal nerve. Sensory and sensory innervation differ depending on … Innervation | Tongue

Tongue burns | Tongue

Tongue burns The causes for a burning sensation on the tongue are manifold. The whole mouth and tongue can burn after the intake of particularly spicy foods. However, this burning quickly subsides again. If the burning lasts longer, it is not easy to determine the exact cause. Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the tongue … Tongue burns | Tongue

Pain in the gums

Introduction Pain in the area of the gums can have various causes. In general, a distinction is made between diseases of the gums, including the periodontium, and those dental diseases that only affect the gums. If there is slight pain in the area of the gums, in many cases an optimization of oral hygiene can … Pain in the gums

Risks | Pain in the gums

Risks These risk factors increase the probability of gum pain: Frequent consumption of alcohol and nicotine Mouth breathing Immunodeficiency Pregnancy Frequent consumption of sweet and sour food Stress Therapy Therapy for pain in the gum area is primarily determined by the underlying disease. Depending on the cause of the complaints, the necessary treatment is more … Risks | Pain in the gums