Oral infections and inflammations can affect the overall health of the
oral cavity. Dentists strongly recommend the maintenance of oral hygiene
for the prevention of oral diseases. General guidelines of ensuring good
oral health include brushing twice daily and using flossettes, floss and
interdental brushes. Regular checkups for professional evaluation and
cleaning are highly recommended. The most common types of dental disease
are gum diseases and tooth decay. Limiting the intake of snacks and
eating a balanced diet can help prevent periodontal disease and tooth
decay. The mouth may be affected by several cutaneous and
gastrointestinal conditions. Pathological conditions in the biofilm
surrounding the teeth lead to plaque-induced diseases. Oral medicine
aims to treat lichen planus, pemphigus vulgaris and Behçet's disease.
The diagnosis and follow-up care of pre-malignant lesions of the oral
cavity, chronic and acute pain conditions relative to myofascial pain,
paroxysmal neuralgias and atypical facial pain, among others. It also
involves the management of temporomandibular joint disorder, trigeminal
neuralgia, Sjögren's syndrome, etc. This book is a clinical guide to
oral health and medicine and unravels the recent studies in these
disciplines. Researchers and students in this field will be assisted by
this book.
