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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.
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]
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]
Sure, we've all said, "Eh, everything causes cancer," but the risks of PFOA are not over-dramatized. ... If you do want to continue using nonstick cookware, you should replace items purchased ...
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 ...
Prolonged exposure “to high levels of benzene in the air can cause leukemia, cancer of the blood-forming organs,” notes the CDC. However, in the case of the Suave aerosol deodorants, the ...
Freedent was first developed by the Wrigley Company after receiving a large amount of feedback from customers who had issues with regular gum sticking to their dental work. Freedent was designed using a new type of gum base that would not stick to most dental work, allowing those who had trouble chewing traditional gum to chew it with minimal ...
Labour has called for assurances over Britain’s nuclear deterrent after reports that a Trident missile test failed for the second time in a row. Trident: The ins and outs of Britain’s nuclear ...