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Oral Rehydration Solutions for Children On this page: … as he or she wants. Ask your doctor if your child needs an oral rehydration solution (ORS) like Pedialyte. Oral rehydration solutions contain the right mix of salt, …
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Oral Breathing Devices for Sleep Apnea and Snoring On this … oral breathing devices supply electrical stimulation to the tongue muscles to prevent the airway from collapsing when … not to use them over the long term. Damage to teeth, soft tissues in the mouth, and the jaw joints. A dentist or …
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… heart defects in children Cleft lip Cleft palate Club foot Tongue-tie and tethered oral tissues Colic If your baby cries excessively, …
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… the inside of the cheeks and on the gums and sides of the tongue, usually lasting 2 to 3 days. These symptoms, which … stage, but crusting does not occur in the mouth. Injury . Tongue ulcers may result from biting, chewing, or burning of … or by irritation from the jewellery used in the piercing. Oral cancer , which may develop in any part of the oral
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… for Gum Disease Fluoride During Childhood Frozen or Stuck Tongue or Other Body Part Gingivectomy for Gum Disease … Open-Joint Arthroplasty for Temporomandibular Disorders Oral Cancer Orthognathic Surgery for Malocclusion … to Ease Pain Thrush Thumb-Sucking Tongue Problems Tongue-Tie Tooth Decay Tooth Development in Children Tooth …
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… airway can become narrowed when your throat muscles and tongue relax during sleep. What are the symptoms? The main … that prevents your airways from closing during sleep. Oral or nasal breathing devices may also help. Health Tools … women get sleep apnea at a rate similar to men. Bone deformities. Bone deformities of the nose, mouth, or throat can …
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… The baby having a short frenulum (the frenulum connects the tongue to the bottom of the mouth). This is also called "tongue-tie." Before and during breastfeeding If your doctor says it …
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… time to time. A mouth problem can involve your gums, lips, tongue, or inner cheeks, the roof of your mouth (soft and … your risk of mouth infections, gum disease, and dental cavities. Thick, hard, white patches inside the mouth that can't … can cause many mouth problems. Your chances of having oral cancer are higher if you smoke, use smokeless (chew) …
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… is thrush? Thrush is a common infection of the mouth and tongue caused by the yeast Candida albicans . Thrush appears … yeast is able to grow uncontrolled, it invades surrounding tissues and becomes an infection. Babies get thrush because … Here are some tips for preventing thrush. Practice good oral hygiene. This includes brushing your teeth twice a day …
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… teeth taken out before they break through the gums. An oral surgeon or dentist can remove wisdom teeth. The … not to bite the inside of your cheek or lip, or your tongue. After 24 hours, gently rinse your mouth with warm … clot and delay healing. Avoid rubbing the area with your tongue or touching it with your fingers. Continue to brush …