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The most common and simple treatment is the construction of a specially made acrylic prosthesis that covers the biting surfaces of the teeth and protects the cheek, tongue, and labial mucosa (an occlusal splint). This is either employed in the short term as a habit-breaking intention or more permanently (e.g., wearing the prosthesis each night ...
Bruxism is excessive teeth grinding or jaw clenching. It is an oral parafunctional activity; [1] i.e., it is unrelated to normal function such as eating or talking. Bruxism is a common behavior; the global prevalence of bruxism (both sleep and awake) is 22.22%. [2]
Gum involvement (gingival hypertrophy) leads to swollen, sometimes painful gums which bleed easily with tooth brushing and other minor trauma. Other tissues which can be involved include lymph nodes , the small intestine , the mediastinum , the lung , epidural sites, the uterus , the ovaries , and the orbit of the eye .
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 ...
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Associated symptoms: Patient may complain of receding gums and/or toothbrush abrasion cavities: Can follow restorative dental work or trauma: Follows period of pain that does not linger: Follows period of spontaneous pain: Tooth may feel raised in socket: May follow report of something getting "stuck" in gum: Tooth eruption ("cutting") or ...
Using a Too-Hard Toothbrush. Choosing a toothbrush should not be like choosing a mattress or a pillow, basing your selection on whether you prefer one that is on the softer side or feels more firm.
Redness or bleeding of gums while brushing teeth, using dental floss or biting into hard food (e.g., apples) (though this may also occur in gingivitis, where there is no attachment loss gum disease) Gum swelling that recurs; Spitting out blood after brushing teeth; Halitosis, or bad breath, and a persistent metallic taste in the mouth