ENGLISH START THE CLINIC TREATMENTS TECHNIQUES FINANCING COURSES BLOG WHERE WE ARE CONTACT Home » News in Kranion Clinic » Glossary of dental terms What does the doctor mean when he says I have ... 07.17.2018 Caries: Destruction of dental tissue caused by acids released by bacteria from plaque deposited on the surface of the teeth. If it is not treated, it progressively destroys the tooth, until it finally affects the dental pulp, causing great pain. Bacterial plaque: A colorless and sticky film composed of bacteria that progressively deposits on the teeth, being the main cause of tartar and dental caries. Tartar (dental tartar): It appears when the bacterial plaque hardens on the enamel, due to the deposit of minerals. It can affect the gums and radiate to the periodontal tissues, causing gingivitis and pyorrhea. Removal by the dentist is advised once a year. Gingivitis: Inflamación de las encías causadas por los depósitos de placa bacteriana. Clínicamente se manifiesta por el sangrado espontáneo de las encías. Periodontitis (piorrea): La periodontitis es la fase avanzada de la gingivitis en la que el hueso y las fibras que sostienen al diente sufren daños irreversibles. Inicialmente provoca movilidad en las piezas dentales, aunque si progresa puede llegar a provocar pérdida de las mismas. Pulpitis: Inflamación dolorosa de la pulpa dentaria, normalmente provocada por la progresión de una caries o por un traumatismo dental. Aftas: Small painful ulcerations that appear on the oral mucosa. Its cause is unknown, although they usually appear during states of great stress that coincide with a drop in the body's natural defenses. Oral herpes: An infection caused by the herpes simplex virus that usually manifests as painful sores on the gums and other parts of the mouth. Reactivation of the virus, usually triggered by a cold, fever, or anxiety, often causes blisters on the lip. Candidiasis: An infection caused by the fungus Candida Albicans that is recognized by forming whitish patches on the surface of the tongue. It occurs more frequently in newborns, in immunosuppressed people and in patients with dental prostheses in poor condition. Leukoplakia: Whitish lesion of unknown cause, which is usually located on the inside of the cheek or gums. When associated with smoking and alcohol, it can turn into cancer in 5% of cases. Tooth sensitivity: Unpleasant or painful sensation that appears when drinking or eating hot or cold food. It appears due to the wear of the dental surface or the retraction of the gingival tissue at the level of the neck of the teeth. Halitosis: Presence of bad breath caused in 90% of cases to poor oral hygiene, although other possible causes such as respiratory or gastrointestinal disorders must be ruled out. Temporomandibular disorder or craniomandibular dysfusion: Alteration of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and / or the masticatory musculature that manifests with preauricular pain, joint clicking and masticatory functional limitation. Bruxism: Unconscious habit that consists of clenching and / or grinding the teeth. It can cause temporomandibular disorders, headaches and pain, sensitivity or tooth wear. Mouth dryness: A deficiency that consists of a decrease in the volume of saliva necessary to keep the mouth moist. Apart from causing numerous discomforts, such as sores, bad breath, burning of the tongue and difficulty swallowing, it favors the appearance of cavities and oral infections. Share Tweet Contact Kranion Clinic Callosa del Segura, 1 Entlo. 03005 Alicante +34 965 124 365 atencionpaciente@clinicakranion.com Solicite una CITA contactando con nuestro departamento de Atención al Paciente +34 965 124 365 Novedades en Clínica Kranion Glosario de términos odontológicos Signos y síntomas de alerta ante un cuadro de disfunción craneomandibular Autocuidados para pacientes con disfunción craneomandibular Consejos de higiene dental: uso diario del cepillo y del hilo dental © 2018 Kranion Callosa del Segura Clinic , 1 Entlo. 03005 Alicante Telephone: +34 965 124 365 Mobile: 615 560 570 Fax: +34 965 135 546 Email: atencionpaciente@clinicakranion.com Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Follow us on: Legal Notice / Privacy Policy / Cookies Policy