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ANUG Trench Mouth
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Patient Information, Patient Education
Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis - Trench Mouth
Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis (ANUG), which is also known as trench mouth or Vincent's Stomatitis, is a painful bacterial infection and ulceration of the gums. The term "trench mouth" comes from World War I, when the disorder was common
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Acid Experiment
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Patient Information, Patient Education
Acid Experiment
This experiment simulates an acid attack on bones (bones are rich with calcium, just like your teeth).
What you'll need:
2 clean chicken bones
1 container
1 bottle of white vinegar
What to do:
Pour several inches of vinegar into the container. Soak the clean chicken
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Bad Breath
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Patient Information, Patient Education
Bad Breath (Halitosis)
Bad breath (halitosis) can cause embarrassment, create social and psychological barriers, and even affect relationships.
Causes
The majority of bad breath problems begin in the mouth.
Bad breath that is of oral cavity origin can be traced to a sulfur compound produced
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Bruxism Tooth Grinding
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Patient Information, Patient Education
Bruxism (Habitual Grinding of Teeth)
Have you ever been told that you grind your teeth? Tooth grinding [bruxism] is an oral habit which involves clenching and grinding of the teeth. It is not uncommon in our society. Approximately 50% to 96% of adults experience bruxism and 15% of children acquire
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Chemo and Your Mouth
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Patient Information, Patient Education
Chemotherapy and Your Mouth
Are You Being Treated With Chemotherapy for Cancer?
How Does Chemotherapy Affect the Mouth?
What Mouth Problems Does Chemotherapy Cause?
Why Should I See a Dentist?
When Should I See a Dentist?
What Will the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Do?
What
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Conditions of the Tongue
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Patient Information, Patient Education
Conditions of the Tongue
Hairy Tongue
Hairy tongue is a benign change of the top surface of the tongue that is characterized by elongation of the many small nodules called papillae. It gets is name because the papillae resemble stubby hairs. The papillae can become stained from coffee, tea, colored
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Dental X Rays
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Patient Information, Patient Education
Dental X-Rays - Radiographs
What is a Dental X-Ray?
The term x-ray is actually referring to the radiation that is used to make the image on the film. The radiograph or picture on the film is the resultant picture that we see. A radiograph is an extremely important diagnostic tool. These pictures
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Denture Care
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Patient Information, Patient Education
Denture Care
Just because you may have dentures does not mean that you can ignore your oral health and hygiene. It is still important to seek regular dental services for evaluating the soft tissues and to examine the denture for proper fit, comfort, and function.
Why should I clean my denture daily?
Daily
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Dry Mouth
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Patient Information, Patient Education
Dry Mouth
What do I need to know about dry mouth?
Everyone has a dry mouth once in a while--if they are nervous, upset or under stress. But if you have a dry mouth all or most of the time, it can be uncomfortable and can lead to serious health problems.
Dry mouth...
What is dry mouth?
Symptoms
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Fluoride Experiment
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Patient Information, Patient Education
Fluoride Experiment
This experiment simulates the protection power of fluoride.
What you'll need:
1 bottle of fluoride rinse
2 eggs
1 bottle of white vinegar
3 containers
What to do:
Pour four inches of fluoride rinse solution into one of the containers and then place an egg
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How to Brush
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Patient Information, Patient Education
How to Brush
Brushing is an essential part of the tooth-cleaning process. Brushing removes plaque from:
the chewing surfaces
the cheek and tongue sides of teeth
at the gumline, where periodontal disease often begins
Most people tend to brush too hard so we strongly advise the use of
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How to Floss
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Patient Information, Patient Education
How to Floss
Flossing is an essential part of the tooth-cleaning process because it removes plaque from between teeth and at the gumline, where periodontal disease often begins.
If you find using floss awkward or difficult, ask us about dental floss holders or interdental cleaning devices that are
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How to Read X Rays
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Patient Information, Patient Education
How to Read X-rays
Dental x-rays enable us to see inside a tooth. This quick guide shows you some of what we see and what we are looking for.
This is an x-ray of the back teeth on the upper arch. With x-rays, you can only see the hard tissues, such as the teeth and bone but you cannot see the
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Oncology Guide
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Patient Information, Patient Education
Oncology Reference Guide to Oral Health
Head and Neck Radiation Therapy
Pre-Cancer Treatment Oral Health Examination
Chemotherapy
Oral Complications of Cancer Treatment
Blood and Marrow Transplantation
Head and Neck Radiation Therapy
Patients receiving radiation therapy to the
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Smokeless Tobacco
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Patient Information, Patient Education
The Facts About Chewing Tobacco
A lot of athletes get hooked before they know the facts about dip and chew. They don't know that spit tobacco:
is highly addictive
contains nicotine
doesn't help performance
is not a safe alternative to cigarettes
Addiction is one tough opponent.
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Tooth Anatomy
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Patient Information, Patient Education
Tooth Anatomy
This illustration shows the anatomy of a tooth and gums as well as the supporting structures that surround a tooth.
Glossary of Terms:
Blood vessels
carry nutrients to the tooth.
Bone
alveolar bone forms the tooth socket and provides it with support.
Cementum
the
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