Pain
Dentures
Dry Mouth
Cancer
Annika Kiesha B. Rapsing
BSN3-A
PAIN
✓ Dental caries and periodontal disease are the most common
reasons for oral pain, but oral lesions such as stomatitis.
✓ Oral pain can cause loss of appetite and decreased food
intake and can have a negative effect on the overall quality of an
older person’s life.
STOMATITIS
✓ Stomatitis refers to
inflammation and redness of
the oral mucosa that can lead
to pain and difficulty talking,
eating, and sleeping. Stomatitis
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can affect the inner cheeks,
gums, inner lips, and tongue.
Two types of Stomatitis
Cancer Sores Cold Sores
Also known as aphthous Are small, painful, fluid-filled sores that
ulcers. This sores are pale usually occur on or around the lips near the
white or yellowish in color with edge of the mouth. The skin around the
a red outer ring. blisters is often red, swollen, and sore.
Signs and Symptoms of Stomatitis
✓ mouth ulcers with a white or yellow layer and red base, usually
inside the lips, cheek, or on the tongue.
✓ red patches
✓ blisters
✓ swelling
✓ oral dysaesthesia – a burning feeling in the mouth
✓ lesions that heal in 4-14 days and often recur
DENTURES
It is a removable replacement for missing teeth and
“ surrounding tissues.
Two types of Dentures
Partial Dentures Full Dentures
Signs and Symptoms of
Dentures
✓ Broken Dentures
✓ Common causes for dentures
✓ Cracked Dentures
✓ Difficulty Chewing include tooth decay, accidental
✓General Discomfort damage and cracked or chipped
✓ Changed Facial Appearance teeth from grinding or bruxism.
✓ Loose or Slipping Dentures
✓ Bad Breath
Dry Mouth
Or xerostomia is common with
aging. Xerostomia makes
chewing and swallowing more
difficult, promotes tooth decay,
and alters the sense of taste.
Signs and Symptoms of Dry
Mouth
✓ saliva that feels thick or stringy
✓ rough, dry tongue
✓ the tongue tending to stick against the roof of the mouth, or
lips and cheeks tending to stick against the gums
✓ problems with chewing or swallowing
✓ bad breath
Interventions
✓ Dry Mouth or xerostomia ✓ Patient with dry mouth or
has many causes including xerostomia should
certain medications, health emphasize patient education,
conditions and dehydration. adequate hydration and
lifestyle modifications.
CANCER
The prevalence of oral cancers is
higher among older adults this
cancer increases with age. These
forms of cancer have a poor
prognosis, primarily because they
are often discovered late.
Signs and Symptoms of
Cancer
✓ A lip or mouth sore that doesn't heal
✓ A white or reddish patch on the inside of your mouth
✓ Loose teeth
✓ A growth or lump inside your mouth
✓ Mouth pain
✓ Ear pain
✓ Difficult or painful swallowing
Interventions
Causes:
✓ Tobacco use ✓ Avoiding or controlling things
✓Heavy alcohol use known to cause cancer, like
✓ A sexually transmitted virus alcohol and tobacco use or the
called human papillomavirus presence of HPV.
(HPV)
✓ A weakened immune system
