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  2. Alveolar osteitis - Wikipedia

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    Alveolar osteitis usually occurs where the blood clot fails to form or is lost from the socket (i.e., the defect left in the gum when a tooth is taken out). This leaves an empty socket where bone is exposed to the oral cavity, causing a localized alveolar osteitis limited to the lamina dura (i.e., the bone which lines the socket).

  3. Tooth decay - Wikipedia

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    Prevention. Low- sugar diet, tooth brushing, fluoride, flossing [2][5] Medication. Paracetamol (acetaminophen), ibuprofen [6] Frequency. 3.6 billion (2016) [7] Tooth decay, also known as cavities or caries, [a] is the breakdown of teeth due to acids produced by bacteria. [6] The cavities may be a number of different colors, from yellow to black ...

  4. Wisdom tooth - Wikipedia

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    Wisdom teeth in the human mouth for permanent teeth. There are none in deciduous (children's) teeth. The third molar, commonly called wisdom tooth, is the most posterior of the three molars in each quadrant of the human dentition. The age at which wisdom teeth come through (erupt) is variable, [1] but this generally occurs between late teens ...

  5. Dental extraction - Wikipedia

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    Alveolar osteitis of a socket after tooth extraction. Note lack of blood clot in socket and exposed alveolar bone. Dry-socket (Alveolar osteitis) is a painful phenomenon that most commonly occurs a few days after the removal of mandibular (lower) wisdom teeth. It typically occurs when the blood clot within the healing tooth extraction site is ...

  6. Toothache - Wikipedia

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    Specialty. Dentistry. Toothache, also known as dental pain or tooth pain, [3] is pain in the teeth or their supporting structures, caused by dental diseases or pain referred to the teeth by non-dental diseases. When severe it may impact sleep, eating, and other daily activities. Common causes include inflammation of the pulp, (usually in ...

  7. Pericoronitis - Wikipedia

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    Pericoronitis. Pericoronitis associated with the lower right third molar (wisdom tooth). Pericoronitis is inflammation of the soft tissues surrounding the crown of a partially erupted tooth, [1] including the gingiva (gums) and the dental follicle. [2] The soft tissue covering a partially erupted tooth is known as an operculum, an area which ...

  8. Dentin hypersensitivity - Wikipedia

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    As gum disease progresses, the gums may begin to recede, exposing the sensitive roots of the teeth. This can cause pain and discomfort when eating or drinking. Tooth damage: Tooth damage, such as chips, cracks, or fractures, can also cause sensitive teeth. When the enamel is damaged, the dentin is exposed, causing sensitivity to hot, cold, or ...

  9. Trismus - Wikipedia

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    Trismus is a condition of restricted opening of the mouth. [1][2] The term was initially used in the setting of tetanus. [2] Trismus may be caused by spasm of the muscles of mastication or a variety of other causes. [3] Temporary trismus occurs much more frequently than permanent trismus. [4] It is known to interfere with eating, speaking, and ...

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