Oral Care: Overview

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  • Protecting Your Pearly Whites

    01/03/06, Johns Hopkins University

    After three visits to the dentist in two weeks and dealing with a toddler who will only brush his teeth under duress, I am more focused than ever…

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  • Abscessed Tooth - Topic Overview

    03/23/07, Healthwise

    What is an abscessed tooth?

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  • Should I have a wisdom tooth removed?

    09/25/07, Healthwise

    Wisdom teeth are the upper and lower third molars, located at the very back of the mouth. They are called wisdom teeth because they usually come in when a person is between 17 and 21 years old—old enough to have gained some "wisdom."

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  • Dentin Dysplasia, Type I

    03/31/08, Healthwise

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  • Bad or Changed Breath

    09/26/08, Healthwise

    Everybody has bad breath from time to time, especially first thing in the morning. You also may have bad breath when you are hungry, when you are dieting, or after eating foods with a strong odor, such as garlic, onions, or pastrami.

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  • Thrush - Topic Overview

    03/10/08, Healthwise

    Thrush is a yeast infection that causes white patches in the mouth and on the tongue. Thrush is most common in babies and older adults, but it can occur at any age.

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  • Basic Dental Care

    05/22/07, Healthwise

    Is this topic for you?

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  • Gum Disease - Topic Overview

    08/24/07, Healthwise

    What is gum disease?

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  • Gum Disease - What Happens

    08/24/07, Healthwise

    Early-stage gum disease (gingivitis) starts when bacteria are left on teeth and gums, and plaque forms. Plaque and the acids it produces irritate the gums, causing them to become red and swollen.

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  • Cleft Lip - Treatment Overview

    02/04/08, Healthwise

    Surgery is always needed to treat cleft lip, and sometimes multiple procedures are needed over several years. Some treatments, such as speech therapy, may continue into early adulthood.

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