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Oral Hygiene
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Oral hygiene is the best means of
prevention of cavities (dental
caries), gingivitis, periodontitis,
and other dental disorders. It also helps to prevent bad
breath (halitosis). .... |
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Swelling of Jaw
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Excessive build-up of fluid in the tissues, or an
increase in tissue mass. Swelling can occur
throughout the body (generalized swelling) or
swelling can be limited to a specific part of ...
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Impacted Tooth
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| A dental disorder involving failure of a
tooth to fully emerge through the gums. Alternative namesTooth - unemerged; Unemerged
tooth; Denta..... |
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Gingivitis |
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Gingivitis is
the first form of periodontal
disease. Periodontal disease involves inflammation and/or
infection that results in destruction of the
tissues that support the teeth, including...... |
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Dental X-Ray
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A test involving X-rays of the
teeth and mouth. X-rays are a form of
electromagnetic radiation (like light); they are
of higher energy, however, and can penetrate the
body to
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Tooth abscess |
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Tooth abscess is a complication of
dental caries. It may also result from trauma to
the tooth (such as when a tooth is broken or
chipped). Openings in the tooth enamel allow ..... |
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Toothaches
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A toothache is generally the
result of tooth
decay or sometimes an infection. Tooth decay is often
caused by poor dental
hygiene, although the tendency to get tooth decay is ..... |
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Dental Caries |
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A disease of the teeth resulting in
damage to tooth structure....Dental cavities; Tooth decay;
Cavities - tooth...Dental caries (tooth decay) is one of the
most common of all disorders..... |
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Child Dental Care |
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The care of the child's teeth and
gums, including hygiene (brushing and rinsing),
examinations by dentists (assessing the current
condition of teeth and gums), and ..... |
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Plaque
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An at home procedure to identify
areas of dental plaque, which can assess the
thoroughness of brushing and flossing. Dental
plaque is a sticky substance composed of ..... |
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Breath Odor |
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Breath odor is unpleasant, distinctive,
or offensive. Alternative namesBad breath; Halitosis
Considerations:
Some disorders will produce specific,
characteristic odors...... |
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Aphthous Ulcers |
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Commonly
termed canker sores, aphthous ulcers, or aphthous stomatitis, have been
the focus of study and research for many years,
although the exact etiology of ... |
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Science and
safety in Silver Fillings |
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Dental amalgam has been embroiled
in controversy for long periods during the 160
years since its introduction. The fact that it is
still in use tends to be regarded as evidence
that.....
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