Common terminology of cleansing and dressing

Canthus = The angle formed at the junction of the upper and lower eyelids
Gingivitis = Inflammation of the gums
Glossitis = Inflammation of the tongue
Halitosis = Bad breath
Healthy mouth = Clean, functional and comfortable oral cavity which is free from infection
Periodontitis = Inflammation of the gums, palate and surrounding structures
Perineum = The area of skin between the external genitalia and the anus
Personal hygiene = Physical act of cleansing the body to ensure that the skin, hair and nails are maintained in an optimum condition
Plaque = A deposit of food and bacteria on the teeth, which may produce tartar and dental caries
Oral hygiene = Effective removal of plaque and debris to ensure the structures and tissues of the mouth are kept in a healthy condition
Stomatitis = Inflammation of the mouth
Tenting = A sign of dehydration where the skin, when gently pinched, is slow to return to its normal state
Turgidity = Degree of swelling
Xerostomia = Dryness of the mouth