Oral infections, a mirror of our overall health condition: An overview.

Oral infections are infections that occur in or around the mouth and are caused by Bacteria and viruses. Oral infections are very common and may be a sign of an illness involving other parts of the body. Although most of these infections can be controlled by oral hygiene measures, these infections are directly related to the immunity and health status of an individual. Keeping these main health issues in mind, the common oral infections like tooth cavities, cold sores, oral thrush, periodontal disease, etc have been described here. The main factors affecting these infections have been listed here. Preventive measures available for these disease conditions and therapeutic treatment recommended for each type of infection including new delivery systems are discussed in this article. With a general awareness about these infections, proper oral hygiene and medical attention the increased prevalence of the oral infections can be controlled and overall health of an individual can be improved. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]