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  2. Mouth breathing - Wikipedia

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    Thus, the impact of chronic mouth breathing on health is a research area within orthodontics (and the related field of myofunctional therapy) [9] and anthropology. [10] It is classified into three types: obstructive, habitual, and anatomic. [11]: 281 There is a noted order of cause and effect leading to airway dysfunction related to mouth ...

  3. Gingival enlargement - Wikipedia

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    Gingival enlargement has a multitude of causes. The most common is chronic inflammatory gingival enlargement, when the gingivae are soft and discolored. This is caused by tissue edema and infective cellular infiltration caused by prolonged exposure to bacterial plaque, and is treated with conventional periodontal treatment, such as scaling and root planing.

  4. Is mouth taping safe? - AOL

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    Conversely, breathing through your mouth can cause dry mouth and throat, leading to discomfort and an increased risk of tooth decay and gum disease, says Dr. Vishala Patel, a dentist at Edge ...

  5. The 7 Best Mouth Tapes to Help You Sleep Better - AOL

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    By doing this, you can help prevent dental issues, like dry mouth, bad breath, and even gum irritation. ... In more extreme cases, mouth breathing can affect your overall dental health. Dr. Mark ...

  6. Is Mouth Breathing Bad for Children? - AOL

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    Mouth breathing has been linked to behavioral problems, facial and dental abnormalities, and even slower growth. The good news: causes of chronic mouth breathing are often treatable.

  7. Angular cheilitis - Wikipedia

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    Habits or conditions that keep the corners of the mouth moist might include chronic lip licking, thumb sucking (or sucking on other objects such as pens, pipes, lollipops), dental cleaning (e.g. flossing), chewing gum, hypersalivation, drooling and mouth breathing.

  8. Gum disease: causes, risks, prevention and when to see your ...

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    Pus between your gums and teeth. Mouth sores. A change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite. A change in the fit of partial dentures. The stages of gum disease

  9. Human mouth - Wikipedia

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    The mouth plays an important role in eating, drinking, and speaking. Mouth breathing refers to the act of breathing through the mouth (as a temporary backup system) if there is an obstruction to breathing through the nose, which is the designated breathing organ for the human body. [8]