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  2. Denture-related stomatitis - Wikipedia

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    This has led some to conclude that the defining feature of a true infection is absent in denture-related stomatitis. [1] Poorly fitting dentures may cause pressure on the mucosa and mechanical irritation may create a similar clinical appearance, but this is uncommon. An orthodontic appliance may uncommonly produce a similar result. [2]

  3. Angular cheilitis - Wikipedia

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    Angular cheilitis is thought to be a multifactorial disorder of infectious origin, [10] with many local and systemic predisposing factors. [11] The sores in angular cheilitis are often infected with fungi (yeasts), bacteria, or a combination thereof; [8] this may represent a secondary, opportunistic infection by these pathogens.

  4. Impacted wisdom teeth - Wikipedia

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    The Cochrane review of surgical removal versus retention of asymptomatic disease-free impacted wisdom teeth suggests that the presence of asymptomatic impacted wisdom teeth may be associated with increased risk of periodontal disease affecting adjacent 2nd molar (measured by distal probing depth > 4 mm on that tooth) in the long term. Few ...

  5. A comprehensive guide to dentures and other false teeth ... - AOL

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    This can cause the bone to shrink slowly over time, causing the denture to loosen up a bit, Hewlett explains. "Ill fitting dentures can cause the bone to shrink away faster." Related Articles

  6. Oral hygiene - Wikipedia

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    A 1930s poster from the Work Projects Administration promoting oral hygiene. Tooth decay is the most common global disease. [14] Over 80% of cavities occur inside fissures in teeth where brushing cannot reach food left trapped after eating and saliva and fluoride have no access to neutralize acid and remineralize demineralized teeth, unlike easy-to-clean parts of the tooth, where fewer ...

  7. Dental abrasion - Wikipedia

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    Cause of abrasion may arise from interaction of teeth with other objects such as toothbrushes, toothpicks, floss, and ill-fitting dental appliance like retainers and dentures. Apart from that, people with habits such as nail biting, chewing tobacco, lip or tongue piercing, [ 5 ] and having occupation such as joiner, are subjected to higher ...

  8. Epulis fissuratum - Wikipedia

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    More simply, epulis fissuratum is where excess folds of firm tissue form inside the mouth, as a result of rubbing on the edge of dentures that do not fit well. It is a harmless condition and does not represent oral cancer. Treatment is by simple surgical removal of the lesion, and also by adjustment of the denture or provision of a new denture.

  9. Trident (gum) - Wikipedia

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    Trident gum contains the sugar alcohol xylitol, which is known as a "tooth-friendly" sugar. [3] Use of the chemical has been subject to controversy, as it is highly toxic to dogs. [4] [5] Trident has been sued for false labeling over its depiction of a blue mint leaf on its Trident original-flavor gum when the gum lacks any real mint. [6]

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