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… Using medicines and nicotine replacement products (patches, gum, lozenges, mouth spray, and inhalers) can increase your … There are several types of nicotine replacement products: Gum and lozenges slowly release nicotine into your mouth. … a small risk of heart attack or stroke in people with heart disease. Talk with your doctor about the possible benefits …
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… Checkups Self-Care Caring for Your Child's Teeth and Gums Overview What is basic … film of bacteria that sticks to teeth above and below the gum line. It can build up and harden into tartar, which … care: Prevents tooth decay . Prevents gum (periodontal) disease . Gum disease can damage gum tissue and the bones …
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… the following occur: Your wisdom teeth break through your gums only partway because of a lack of space. This can cause a flap of gum tissue to grow over them. The flap can trap food and … the gum. Crowding of other teeth. Tooth decay or gum disease if there isn't enough room to properly clean your …
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… the information you need in topics such as: Toothache and Gum Problems . Temporomandibular (TM) Disorders . Thrush . … Dental Sealants Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Teeth and Gums Dry Mouth Dry Socket Extracting Teeth for Malocclusion … Injuries Facial Problems, Non-Injury Flap Procedure for Gum Disease Fluoride During Childhood Frozen or Stuck Tongue or …
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… be done safely. In rare cases, animals can spread serious diseases to people. Which diseases are commonly spread from animals to people? While … your child are in the animal areas DO NOT: Eat, drink, chew gum or smoke Let your child lick or suck their fingers or …
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… important? It is important to take care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy for the following reasons: Hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect your gums, causing them to bleed, become more sensitive, swollen … and red. This is called "pregnancy gingivitis" or gum disease Gingivitis can lead to more serious periodontal (gum …
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… for dentures. Having trouble holding a toothbrush. Having gum disease. Having tooth decay on the roots of teeth. Replacing … have dementia may need this extra help. Keeping teeth and gums healthy To keep your teeth and gums healthy: Brush and …
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… have a complete dental examination and have any cavities or gum disease treated. For more information, see the topic … you are breastfeeding. Even before teeth break through the gum (erupt), you can build good dental health habits: …
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… as strep throat), dental problems (such as cavities), and gum disease. Bad breath can also be caused by medical problems, … such as strep throat. Dental problems, such as cavities. Gum disease (periodontal disease), which may cause a …
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… teeth, or get stuck (impacted) and can't break through your gums. Some dentists and oral surgeons think it's best to … sometimes before these teeth have broken through the gums. What causes problems with wisdom teeth? If your jaw is … have broken through your gums may cause cavities and gum disease, because they can be hard to clean. Sometimes a cyst …
