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  2. Buccal exostosis - Wikipedia

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    Symptoms: Buccal exostoses generally tend to be asymptomatic and are usually painless. However, they may increase patient concern about poor aesthetics, inability to perform oral hygiene procedures due to difficulty in cleaning around the area with a toothbrush, and compromised periodontal health by causing food lodgement, which could lead to ...

  3. Oral cancer - Wikipedia

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    Tobacco is the greatest single cause of oral and pharyngeal cancer. Using tobacco increases the risk of oral cancer by 3 to 6 times [20] [9] and is responsible for around 40% of all oral cancers. [21] Smokeless tobacco (including chewing tobacco, snuff, snus) also causes oral cancer. [22] [23] [24] Cigar and pipe smoking are also important risk ...

  4. List of periodontal diseases - Wikipedia

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    Necrotizing periodontal diseases are non-contagious infections but may occasionally occur in epidemic-like patterns due to shared risk factors. The milder form, necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (also termed "trench mouth"), [9] is characterized by painful, bleeding gums and ulceration and necrosis of the interdental papilla.

  5. The Worst Toothbrushing Mistakes You Can Make - AOL

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    If you brush too hard, you can break down your tooth enamel and cause your gums to become overly-sensitive. Tatsiana Volkava/istockphoto Not Brushing Long Enough

  6. Epulis - Wikipedia

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    Epulis (Greek: ἐπουλίς; plural epulides) is any tumor-like enlargement (i.e. lump) situated on the gingival or alveolar mucosa. [1] [2] The word literally means "(growth) on the gingiva", [3] [4] and describes only the location of the mass and has no further implications on the nature of the lesion. [5]

  7. Inflammatory papillary hyperplasia - Wikipedia

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    Inflammatory papillary hyperplasia almost exclusively involves the hard palate, specifically the vault of the palate. Extension of the lesion to the mucosa of the residual ridges have also been observed. 11% to 13.9% of patients who wear maxillary complete dentures with complete palatal coverage has been reported to have IPH.

  8. The best toothbrushes for healthy gums and teeth, tested and ...

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    The toothbrush is both safe and gentle on gums while effectively cleaning hard-to-reach areas. The built-in timer helps ensure kids brush for the right amount of time and cover all parts of the mouth.

  9. Morsicatio buccarum - Wikipedia

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    Sometimes poorly constructed prosthetic teeth may be the cause if the original bite is altered. Usually, the teeth are placed too far facially (i.e., buccally and/or labially), outside the " neutral zone ", which is the term for the area where the dental arch is usually situated, where lateral forces between the tongue and cheek musculature are ...