Diseases of the oral cavity are one of the most common conditions to affect the human organism. Even though most of these diseases are not devastating and disappear on their own, they could be signs and symptoms of much worse conditions and if left untreated, can lead to very serious complications. The WHO estimates that,…

In the human body, organisms that originate from a specific location or organ in the body have their activities being done to benefit the particular location or organ. These organisms are referred to as normal flora. Nonetheless, these very helpful organisms can migrate from their original home and invade other places of the body. When…

As noted in the previous article, the mouth is an ecological environment on its own with varying species of organisms who live in a state of equilibrium. The presence of these organisms ensure a healthy oral cavity and a healthy human organism. However, problem arise when the balance between these micro organisms is broken as…

The Oral Cavity, popularly identified as the mouth in a layman’s English, is one of the many openings of the human body, being an essential part of our body that plays a crucial role in various aspects of our daily lives. From communication to digestion, the oral cavity is a complex and fascinating organ system…