Mouth/Dental Flashcards
1
Q
Halitosis
A
Bad/foul smelling breath.
2
Q
Sublingual Edema
A
Swelling to the area below the tongue which can indicate Ludwig’s angina, an
infection of the floor of the mouth. Ludwig’s angina may lead to difficulty
breathing and airway blockage due to the swelling.
3
Q
Trismus
A
Inability to open the mouth completely, usually due to stiffness or spasms of the
jaw muscles.