ORAL HEALTH

The space maintainer may cause discomfort for a short period of time. Swallowing, eating and speaking may be difficult and the tongue needs to adapt to having an appliance in the mouth.

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“Please doctor, I wonder, why are my teeth elongated?” This is among the frequently asked questions by patients referred to Periodontics Specialist Unit. (Figure 1a demonstrates an example of elongated teeth) Figure 1a : Elongated Teeth Anatomically, our teeth can be devided into crown, neck and root. As for the …

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Oral mucositis is inflammation of the oral mucosa resulting from chemotherapy or radiation therapy in the treatment of cancer.

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Snoring is one of the sleep disorder breathing (SDB) characterized by repetitive upper airway obstruction and consequent oxyhaemoglobin desaturation during deep stages of sleep.

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it’s a good idea to get the habit of wiping his gums with gauze or a soft washcloth after every feed or during bath time.

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Missing teeth in the dental arches can affect appearance and occlusion of teeth of the affected child.

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What is HIV? ‘HIV’ stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus,  is the virus that attacks the immune systems, the body’s natural defense system. HIV attacks and destroys a type of white cell called a CD4 cell or T-cell. This cell’s main function is to fight diseases. When a person’s CD4 cell …

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Mucocele is one of the causes of a swelling in your mouth. It is a common lesion of the oral mucosa characterized by single or multiple, spherical, fluctuant nodules which are generally asymptomatic.

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In a person who experiences acid regurgitation, the mouth becomes acidic due to the juices that comes from the stomach.

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Introduction Many people are unaware that a few of the dental treatment can be done at home without the need to go to the dental clinic. Some of the questions that may arise are: how would it be done, what types of treatment are available and who is eligible for …

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