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Morsicatio buccarum is a condition characterized by chronic irritation or injury to the buccal mucosa (the lining of the inside of the cheek within the mouth), caused by repetitive chewing, biting, or nibbling.
Hypersalivation can contribute to drooling if there is an inability to keep the mouth closed or difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia) the excess saliva, which can lead to excessive spitting. Hypersalivation also often precedes emesis (vomiting), where it accompanies nausea (a feeling of needing to vomit).
A cartoon of Charlie Chaplin spitting on the ground (1931, by Hinko Smrekar) "Don't spit" prevention poster. Spitting is the act of forcibly ejecting saliva, sputum, nasal mucus and/or other substances from the mouth. The act is often done to get rid of unwanted or foul-tasting substances in the mouth, or to get rid of a large buildup of mucus.
Oral health isn’t one of the most exciting self-care practices—but it’s an important one. What’s going on in your mouth is a strong indicator of your overall well-being.So brushing and ...
There's a reason U.S. health officials recommend eating chicken when it's fully cooked. Unlike red meats like meat or lamb, poultry often harbors harmful bacteria like salmonella.
Here’s how to get rid of chest congestion medically and naturally, according to experts.
Eliminate mouth breathing and open-mouth posture; Improve nasal breathing patterns; Reinforce and establish a resting posture of the tongue away from the teeth, against the hard palate; Establish appropriate oral, lingual, and facial muscle patterns that promote correct gestures for chewing and eating
The premise posterior to the anterior progression of oral submucous fibrosis has been recently rebutted based on several reports stating that the disease may be restricted to the anterior part of the oral cavity without involvement of posterior parts; the sites are dictated by the manner of use anterior areas of the oral cavity when spitting ...