ORAL HEALTH

Dental caries is best recognized by presence of decay or cavity on any tooth surfaces. Dental decay can affect anyone regardless of age; children and adult included.

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Introduction Oral and maxillofacial injuries refer to injuries to the region of the mouth, face or the jaw. This includes injuries to any part of the bony or fleshy structures of these regions. Teeth may be knocked out, broken or loosened. The lip, cheek, tongue or the nose may be …

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A third of preschool children have sustained injuries to the dental tissues and its supporting structures.  Amongst school children, 25% have experienced dental injuries.  In adults, 25 % are reported to have had dental injuries (Glendor 2008). The causes of dental injuries Young children who are just learning to walk, …

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Oral cancer is an abnormal growth of tissues in and around the oral cavity. Oral cancers detected early and treated adequately can prevent severe damage to the body and improve the lives of oral cancer patients.

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The mouth is the home to over 700 different types of microorganisms. Most are harmless and some are even probably good. However, maintaining good oral health is important to reap the benefits of the ”good bacteria” and keep the ”bad bacteria” in check. Oral infections can be divided into 3 …

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The wisdom tooth is the last molar tooth to appear in the mouth during late teens or early twenties. It often becomes impacted when there is not enough jaw space for the tooth to come out of the gums.

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Tooth discolouration or staining is a common concern as it affects our smile. This situation may occur in children and adult.

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What is face swelling? Face swelling is the enlargement or distention of the face due to fluid buildup or inflammation in the facial tissues. Swelling can occur anywhere on the face, but it is most noticeable on the lips, cheeks and eyelids. Swelling can also extend to the neck region. …

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Proper care of the denture is important to ensure health and longevity of the remaining oral structures.

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Daily tooth brushing with fluoridated toothpaste prevents dental caries. Worldwide decline in dental caries has been attributed to the use of fluorides especially that in fluoridated toothpaste.

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