Question

1. Describe the difference between cold sores and canker sores.

2. Describe the causes and symptoms of plaque formation, halitosis, and xerostomia and review ways to prevent or control these conditions.

3. Describe the best treatment option a patient can use to combat halitosis.

4. What are treatment goals for mouth disorders such as providing comfort, allowing healing, and preventing the spread of the disease?

Answer 1

Describe the difference between cold sores and canker sores.

COLD SORES

It can develop on and around lips in some cases it can also form inside your mouth.

CANKER SORES

It usually occur in the soft tissues of our mouth like gums or inside cheeks

Describe the causes and symptoms of plaque formation and review ways to prevent or control these conditions.

​​​​​​Plaque

It is a sticky film that coats teeth and contains bacteria.

Symptoms

• Receding gums
• Bad breath
• Bleeding gums
• Pain

Prevention

• Floss once a day
• Use toothpaste with fluride
• Use anti plaque toothpaste.
• Timely removal of plaques from a dentist

Describe the best treatment option a patient can use to combat halitosis.

• Timely treatment of dental diseases
• Regular removal of plaques from a dentist
• Floss once a day
• Brush your tongue after meals
• Clean dentures or dental appliances
• Avoid dryness of mouth
• Avoid foods like onion and garlic also sweets

What are treatment goals for mouth disorders such as providing comfort, allowing healing, and preventing the spread of the disease?

The ultimate goal is to reduce oral discomforts however there are numerous diseases are associated with poor dental hygiene. Hence in order to prevent them treatment goals must be met .