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2. Dental abscess - Wikipedia

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   Putting pressure or warmth on the tooth may induce extreme pain. The area may be sensitive to touch and possibly swollen as well. This swelling may be present at either the base of the tooth, the gum, and/or the cheek, and sometimes can be reduced by applying ice packs. An acute abscess may be painless but still have a swelling present on the gum.

3. Glossitis - Wikipedia

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   Iron-deficiency anemia is mainly caused by blood loss, such as may occur during menses or gastrointestinal hemorrhage.This often results in a depapilled, atrophic glossitis, giving the tongue a bald and shiny appearance, along with pallor (paleness) of the lips and other mucous membranes a tendency towards recurrent oral ulceration, [6] and cheilosis (swelling of the lips). [7]

4. Transient lingual papillitis - Wikipedia

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   Transient lingual papillitis is generally diagnosed based on patient presentation, meaning where it is located in the mouth and how big the bump is. [8] The visual presentation can also accompany various signs and symptoms such as difficulty eating, having a "strawberry tongue", increased saliva production, and a burning or tingling sensation. [9]

5. Morsicatio buccarum - Wikipedia

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   The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) [5] classifies the condition under "Other Specified Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorder" (300.3) as a body-focused repetitive behavior; the DSM-5 uses the more descriptive terms lip biting and cheek chewing (p. 263) instead of morsicatio buccarum.

6. Mouth assessment - Wikipedia

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   Normal lips. The lips are normally symmetrical, pink, smooth, and moist. There should be no growths, lumps, or discoloration of the tissue. Abnormal findings are asymmetricality, cyanosis, a cherry-red or pale color or dryness. Diseases include mucocele, aphthous ulcer, angular stomatitis, carcinoma, cleft lip, leukoplakia, herpes simplex and ...

7. 10 Reasons You Should Never Ignore a Swollen Uvula, According ...

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   A swollen uvula (aka uvulitis) can have various causes, but isn't common. From viral infections to snoring, doctors share the possible reasons your uvula is swollen. ... You experience dry mouth ...