An air pollutant is a substance in the air that can have adverse effects on humans and the ecosystem. The substance can be solid particles, liquid droplets, or gases. A pollutant can be of natural origin or man-made. Pollutants are classified as primary or secondary.
How is gum graft surgery performed? During gum grafting surgery, a periodontist will commonly take connective tissue from the roof of the mouth (palate) and suture it to the affected gumline. This allows more tissue to grow and close the exposed root surface (gum recession).
Oral Inflammation (Mouth Rot) in Reptiles Infectious Stomatitis Sometimes referred to as mouth rot, infectious stomatitis is a very common disorder that can affect pet lizards, snakes, and turtles. When a reptile is under stress, its immune system becomes weak and unable to keep the bacteria that are normally present in the mouth in check. The resulting infection leads to mouth rot. Symptoms and Types . Signs of mouth rot can include: Loss of appetite; Reddened oral tissues; Thick pus and/or dead tissue within the mouth; Drainage from the mouth and nose . If left untreated, infection can spread from the mouth into the rest of the digestive tract or into the lungs, causing pneumonia. Causes