Deformity of the tongue in an infant: Riga-Fede disease

It is known as Riga-Fede disease to the benign ulcer located in the lingual frenulum or on the ventral aspect of the tongue in most cases. This lesion occurs in newborn babies with natal or neonatal teeth.

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But it can also appear late in babies older than 06 months of age, and it is due to the appearance of the first teeth. A differential diagnosis must be made to rule out any infection or neoplastic lesion.

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We present the case of an 11-month-old girl who presented with an ulceration on her tongue. The diagnosis and the treatment carried out are reported.

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Eley, Karen & Watt-Smith, Pauline & Watt-Smith, Stephen. (2010). Deformity of the tongue in an infant: Riga-Fede disease. Paediatrics & child health. 15. 581-2. 10.1093/pch/15.9.581.

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How do medications affect your oral health?

Perhaps not everyone knows it, but drugs can also affect oral health, so it is important that they are prescribed by a health professional. Self-medication can influence general and oral health.

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The dentist must know the adverse reactions that some medications present, in order to identify them and recommend the appropriate treatment.

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How to Manage a Pediatric Patient with Oral Ulcers

Oral ulcers is a circumscribed lesion with a yellowish-white appearance and it is common to find this type of lesion in the oral cavity of a child. These ulcers can be present for different reasons, such as: due to an accident, or when immunity is compromised.

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The symptoms are diverse, it can appear: irritation, itching, even fever and general malaise. Treatment is necessary to prevent these injuries from causing greater discomfort to communicate and eat.

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We share an interesting article on the management of oral ulcers in pediatric patients, where the symptoms and treatments that are required are discussed.

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What Is COVID Tongue? - Know this new symptom of the Coronavirus

In a study in patients with coronavirus, a symptom that manifests itself on the tongue was detected, this was called "Covid Tongue". The tongue is characterized by an increase in size and depapilation, in addition to other lesions in the oral cavity.

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The tongue has smooth areas on its surface, and is generally accompanied by loss of taste and burning of the tongue.

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Neonatal tooth with Riga-Fede disease affecting breastfeeding: A case report

Neonatal teeth are those that erupt in the first weeks of life, unlike natal teeth that are present in the oral cavity at birth. The presence of these teeth has an impact on breastfeeding and on the baby's oral health.

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Neonatal teeth generate an ulcer in the sublingual region, and it is known as Riga-Fede disease. Breastfeeding is compromised by the discomfort generated by the ulcer.

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Jamani, N.A., Ardini, Y.D. & Harun, N.A. Neonatal tooth with Riga-Fide disease affecting breastfeeding: a case report. Int Breastfeed J 13, 35 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13006-018-0176-7
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Mouth Breathing: Its Consequences, Diagnosis & Treatment

The diagnosis and treatment of the consequences of the mouth respirator must be carried out by a multidisciplinary team early. The pediatric dentist must be prepared to identify the signs and symptoms of this pathology

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Mouth breathing has serious consequences for craniofacial and occlusive development. Mouth breathing patients have a longer face, this is due to the functional adaptation of breathing.

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Oral breathing: new early treatment protocol

Mouth breathing is multifactorial, and its consequences are short and long term, and it is evident in the oral cavity and in general health. Early evaluation and treatment by the pediatric dentistry and pediatrician is necessary.

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The mouth breather is affected cognitively, psychologically and physically. A characteristic sign of the oral respirator is the "adenoid face", which is why most parents attend specialists.

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