Oral Conditions

Glossoptosis is a tongue disorder which causes abnormal positioning of the tongue in the mouth. Often, in glossoptosis, the tongue is displaced downwards and retracted backward.

Mouth germs in more straightforward terms are the oral bacteria that form a thin layer of plaque on the tooth surface. Mouth germs are typically harmless. They reside within the plaque layer in little crevices between the teeth.

Xerostomia or dry mouth condition might occur during the treatment of breast cancer. It is mainly caused due to the damage of salivary gland tissue during chemotherapy or radiation.

Scarlet fever is a typical outburst of the streptococcal throat. Symptoms of scarlet fever usually include high fever, lethargy, sore throat, swollen glands, and tonsils.

Oral melanoma is a cancerous condition that primarily arises from pigment-producing cells called melanocytes.

There are many different types of mouth sores that can develop around or in the mouth. Some are painful, some are unsightly, and some may...