Dental Issues at Lare
Dental issues in rural Kenya
Cancrum oris (noma) |
Yeast like fungus present in digestive tract |
Acute necrotizing gingivitis |
Infection of the gums causing inflammation, bleeding, ulcers, necrotic gum tissue, fever and halitosis |
Oral cancer |
Cancerous tissue growth located in the mouth |
Oral manifestations of HIV/AIDS |
Widespread and can include fungal infections such as those caused by candida and necrotizing gingivitis |
Facial trauma |
Prevalent, especially in areas of unrest and violence |
Dental caries |
Tooth decay or cavities |
Fluorosis |
Stains, cracking and pitting caused by exposure to low levels of fluoride in drinking water |