Canker sore
A canker sore is a small, shallow mouth ulcer that can be painful. Small and out-of-sight, but painful, persistent and annoying. That's what canker sores, also called aphthous ulcers (aphthae), are for people who experience them. These shallow ... [... more]
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Bad breath
Bad breath - Comprehensive overview covers causes, treatment and prevention of halitosis. Store shelves are overflowing with mints, mouthwashes and other products designed to help people control bad breath. Yet these products help control bad ... [... more]
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Bruxism/Teeth grinding
Bruxism is the medical term for teeth grinding or clenching, especially during sleep or times of stress. Left untreated, it can damage your teeth. Bruxism is the medical term for grinding, gnashing or clenching your teeth. This condition affects ... [... more]
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Oral and throat cancer
Oral and throat cancer - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of these cancers. Recently, you've noticed a pale lump inside your mouth that doesn't seem to be healing. It's not like anything you've seen before. What you may ... [... more]
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Cold sore - MayoClinic.com
You can't cure cold sores, but you can lessen their frequency and duration. The scenario is all too familiar: You feel a tingling on your lip and a small, hard spot that you can't yet see. Sure enough, in a day or two, red blisters appear on your ... [... more]
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Dry mouth - MayoClinic.com
Lack of saliva is a common problem that may seem little more than a nuisance. But don't ignore it. It takes two quick licks to seal an envelope. If you often reach for tape instead because you don't have saliva to spare, you may have a condition ... [... more]
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Gingivitis
Gingivitis - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of this gum disease. If your gums are swollen, tender and bleed easily when you brush your teeth, you're not alone - nearly 80 percent of American adults have ... [... more]
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Leukoplakia
Leukoplakia - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of this irritation of the mouth. Leukoplakia is a condition in which thickened, white patches form on your gums, on the inside of your cheeks and sometimes on your tongue. These ... [... more]
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TMJ disorders
TMJ disorders - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment, including surgery. TMJ disorders include a variety of conditions that cause tenderness and pain in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Your TMJ is the ball-and-socket joint on ... [... more]
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Toothache: First aid
Tooth decay is the primary cause of toothaches for most children and adults. Bacteria that live in your mouth thrive on the sugars and starches in the food you eat. These bacteria form a sticky plaque that clings to the surface of your ... [... more]
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Dental health and oral care
Oral health and overall health: Why a healthy mouth is good for your body Behind your smile: What's your mouth made of? Caring for your mouth: Tips for healthy teeth and gums Baby teeth: When do children start to lose them? Over-the-counter teeth ... [... more]
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Dental and oral conditions: A to Z
Bruxism/Teeth grinding Impacted wisdom teeth Dry mouth in older adults Tooth abscess: What are the symptoms? Bad breath Burning mouth syndrome Canker sore Dry socket Leukoplakia Oral and throat cancer TMJ disorders Tooth loss Trench mouth Black, ... [... more]
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